Bourne
Old English · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Bourne
The given name 'Bourne' means "stream" or "small brook," derived from the Old English word *burna* (a spring or stream).
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Etymology
The given name 'Bourne' means "stream" or "small brook," derived from the Old English word *burna* (a spring or stream). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably as a surname-turned-first-name, with historical prominence in England and among Protestant communities, though it lacks specific religious ties.
Bourne currently ranks #7,643 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
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