Bruce
BoyOrigin: Scottish Gaelic · French
Meaning
“from a Norman family name taken from Brix in Normandy, which came to Scotland”
Cultural Notes
The name Bruce traces to the Norman French place name Brus and was brought to Scotland; Robert the Bruce was King of Scotland in the 14th century.
Popularity
Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1950s
Community likes: 0
Famous People Named Bruce
- Bruce Lee (martial artist), Bruce Springsteen (singer), Bruce Willis (actor)
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