Bruce

Bruce

Uncover Hidden Boys meanings

Bruce, an English name, became known in Scotland with the Normans, who came from a place called Brix of the Manche in Normandy, France, which means “the willowlands”. Since Medieval times, it has been a Scottish name, but at present it is a very common first name.

Detailed meaning

  • Origin: French
  • Quick Meaning: Brushwood
  • Number of letters: 5, Those 5 letters total to 22
  • Gender: Boy
  • Scottish: Male Surname since medieval times; now a common christian name . Folklore tale of 14th century Robert King of Scotland: ('the Bruce') who learned the value of perseverance from watching a spider spin a web
  • French: Male From Brys
  • English: Male Thick brush. Surname since medieval times; now a common christian name . Folklore tale of 14th century Robert King of Scotland: (the Bruce) who learned the value of perseverance from watching a spider spin a web

Positive traits

  • Good listener
  • Good arbitrator
  • Encouraging
  • Good leadership qualities

Negative traits

  • Controlling
  • Lack of awareness
  • Insensitive
  • Too optimistic
  • Selfish

By Florance Saul
Oct 1, 2012