Thorne Meaning and Origin

Thorne is a boy’s name of English origin, meaning “from the thorn bush.” : Thorne is derived from a place name in England, which means “thorn bush” or “thorny place.” It refers to someone who lived near or was associated with such a location. In Old English, “thorn” referred to a tree or shrub with thorny branches. Thorne can also be of Scandinavian origin, particularly Danish or Norwegian. In this context, it is derived from the Old Norse word “Þórnhof,” which means “thorn enclosure” or “thorn farm.”

Names similar to Thorne:

  • Heath
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  • Sterling
  • Brock
  • Rowan
  • Archer
  • Finnian
  • Alden
  • Lachlan
  • Hawthorn

 

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