Bush
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Bush is a boy’s name of English origin, meaning “An English surname turned given name, originally denoting someone who lived near a bush or thicket.”, and peaked in popularity in 1915.
What Bush Means
“An English surname turned given name, originally denoting someone who lived near a bush or thicket.”
The Story of Bush
Long before it became a descriptor, this name belonged to the wild, untamed places, and the resilient souls who lived there.
Bush is an English surname, originating from a descriptor for someone who lived near a bush or a dense thicket. Its journey as a given name in the United States began in the late 19th century. It speaks of the natural world and a grounded existence.
For your son, Bush conjures an image of independence and a strong connection to the earth. This is a name for a child who will be self-reliant, finding his own path with a quiet determination.
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Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
George W. Bush
43rd President of the United States
George H.W. Bush
41st President of the United States
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#11 in 1915
Total Births
80
First Recorded
1889
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