Thorn
Germanic · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Thorn
The name Thorn derives from the Old English and Germanic word "þorn" (thorn), referring to the sharp spike of a plant, symbolizing protection, defense, or natural sharpness.
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Etymology
The name Thorn derives from the Old English and Germanic word "þorn" (thorn), referring to the sharp spike of a plant, symbolizing protection, defense, or natural sharpness. The name has been used primarily in English-speaking cultures and Norse/Germanic regions, with historical usage both as a byname describing someone's character and as a given name in modern times, particularly in fantasy literature and contemporary naming practices.
Thorn currently ranks #8,189 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1988.
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