Thornell
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Thornell
Thornell is a surname derived from the Old English elements "thorn" (the sharp-pointed plant) and "el" (a diminutive or locative suffix), meaning "small thorn" or "place of thorns." The name is primarily found in English-speaking cultures and has Nordic/Scandinavian connections, with historical use dating back to medieval England as both a place name and patronymic surname.
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Etymology
Thornell is a surname derived from the Old English elements "thorn" (the sharp-pointed plant) and "el" (a diminutive or locative suffix), meaning "small thorn" or "place of thorns." The name is primarily found in English-speaking cultures and has Nordic/Scandinavian connections, with historical use dating back to medieval England as both a place name and patronymic surname.
Thornell currently ranks #4,009 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1952.
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