Birch
English, German, Danish, and Swedish surname and tree name
"dweller in the birch wood"Share
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Birch Origin and Meaning
The name Birch is a girl's name meaning "dweller in the birch wood".
One of the rarer tree names, Birch evokes imagery of the beautiful paper-white bark tree.
Although a unisex name, the most notable people named Birch are men, such as Indiana senator Birch Evans Bayh Jr.
Birch trees are very symbolic in many cultures. In Russia, birch trees are emblematic of grace, beauty, and strength. In Celtic culture, birch trees represent growth, stability, and adaptability.
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