Dorn

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dorn'dorn'1 syllable
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGerman
Protective

MEANING

Thorn

ORIGIN

Germanic

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from Old High German 'dorn', meaning 'thorn'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Germanic cultures, thorns often symbolize protection and resilience.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name has been used historically in German-speaking regions as a surname or toponym.

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งEnglish
Sharp

MEANING

Thorn

ORIGIN

Anglo-Saxon

ETYMOLOGY

Related to the Old English 'thorn', a symbol of defense.

CULTURAL NOTES

Thorns are often associated with nature and the ability to endure hardships.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Less common as a first name in English, more often found in place names.

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FAQs About Dorn

The name Dorn means "thorn" in German, "thorn" in English.
Dorn has Germanic and Anglo-Saxon origins. Derived from Old High German 'dorn', meaning 'thorn'.
Dorn is pronounced dorn (dorn). It has 1 syllable.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Dorn include Dory, Don.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Dorn include Kurt, Reed, Gwen, Ivy.
The most common spelling is Dorn. Alternative spellings include Dorne.