Thorn

thorn'thorn'1 syllable
🇬🇧English
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MEANING

A sharpPointed projection on a plantOften seen on roses

ORIGIN

Anglo-Saxon

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from Old English 'þorn', related to Dutch 'doorn' and German 'Dorn'

CULTURAL NOTES

Thorns are often symbolically associated with protection or defense, as well as with pain or difficulty.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically, thorns have been mentioned in many cultural texts, including religious scriptures, symbolizing challenges or suffering.

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FAQs About Thorn

The name Thorn means "A sharp, pointed projection on a plant, often seen on roses" in English.
Thorn has Anglo-Saxon origins. Derived from Old English 'þorn', related to Dutch 'doorn' and German 'Dorn'
Thorn is pronounced thorn (thorn). 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 Thorn include Thorny.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Thorn include Briar, Flint, Ivy, Sage.