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At a Glance
- Meaning
- One who lived near a stream
- Origin
- Old English (habitational surname)
- Pronunciation
- BORN
Bourne comes from Old English, where it was used as a habitational surname for someone who lived near a stream. If you're drawn to nature-rooted names with a clear, traceable origin, Bourne carries that straightforward meaning right in its history.
Meaning & Origin of Bourne
Meaning: One who lived near a stream.
Origin: Old English (habitational surname).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Bourne
BORNIPA /bɔːrn/
Popularity of Bourne
Bourne 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 Bourne mean?
One who lived near a stream. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Bourne?
Bourne is pronounced BORN (IPA: /bɔːrn/).
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