What does the name Thorne mean?

Thorne means "thorny bush, thorn tree." It is of English origin.

Is Thorne a boy or girl name?

Thorne is primarily a boys' name.

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Q: What is the origin of the name Thorne?

Thorne is of English origin. An Old English surname derived from the thorn plant, originally denoting someone who lived near a thorn bush. Used in fantasy fiction for its dark, edgy quality, including in romantasy novels.

Thorne is a boys' name of English origin meaning “thorny bush, thorn tree.”

pronunciation

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meaning & origin

The name Thorne means “thorny bush, thorn tree.” It comes from the English language tradition.

An Old English surname derived from the thorn plant, originally denoting someone who lived near a thorn bush. Used in fantasy fiction for its dark, edgy quality, including in romantasy novels.

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