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"lives where hawthorn hedges grow"
The great American novelist sets this above many other surnames (and nature names , for that matter), but it's still an imposing and adventurous choice. Do nicknames Hawk or Thorne make it more…
Basque
"hawthorn"
Variant of Basque Elorria, meaning "hawthorn", considered a sacred plant in Basque mythology. It is also a variant of modern Elora, from the movie Willow .
A botanical name of Basque origin, Elorria derives from elorri meaning "hawthorn". It could also be seen as an elaboration of Elora, or Alora, contemporary names possibly inspired by Eleanora.