Names That Mean Gorse
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Bramwell
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"well where the gorse grows; bramble well"Description:
An unexpected route to nicknames Bram or Wells, this English surname derives from a historical hamlet in England, whose exact location has been lost to time. It comes from the Old English word for "bramble bush", giving it a connection to the natural world.