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At a Glance
- Meaning
- The gorse/furze shrub
- Origin
- Old English
- Pronunciation
- GORSS
Gorse is an Old English name for the gorse, or furze, a shrub. It's pronounced GORSS, and it's a short, one-syllable name with a plain, earthy sound.
Meaning & Origin of Gorse
Meaning: The gorse/furze shrub.
Origin: Old English.
How to Pronounce Gorse
GORSSIPA /ɡɔːrs/
Popularity of Gorse
Gorse does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Gorse mean?
The gorse/furze shrub.
How do you pronounce Gorse?
Gorse is pronounced GORSS (IPA: /ɡɔːrs/).
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