BRONTE  (bron-tay)

Gender: F
Origin: Greek
Meaning: "thunder"

Lovely surname of the three novel-writing sisters, now used as a baby name; a fitting tribute for lovers of Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights. While the original name took an umlaut over the e, modern English speakers may find that more trouble than it's worth.

Bronte is being discussed in our message boards:

• What would you think?
• honoring an old fashioned name
• Feedback On Our Top Ten
• Second Girl, Fourth Child--Suggestions?
• HELP!

Read Nameberry blog posts about Bronte:

• HEROINE NAMES: Worthy Women with Notable Names, Part 2: Cultural Icons
• POETIC BABY NAMES
• YOU DON'T HAVE TO LOVE JAZZ TO CALL YOUR KID KENTON