Names Starting With B
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Bruce
Bruce is a boys' name of French origin meaning “from the brushwood thicket.”
pronunciation
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meaning & origin
The name Bruce means “from the brushwood thicket.” It comes from the French language tradition.
A Scottish surname of Norman French origin, derived from a place called Brus or Breusse in Normandy. The most famous bearer is Robert the Bruce (Robert I of Scotland), who secured Scottish independence at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314. The name carries a strong, dependable character.
famous people named Bruce
- Robert the Bruce (King of Scotland)
- Bruce Lee (martial artist and actor)
- Bruce Springsteen (musician)
- Bruce Willis (actor)
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