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Burl
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Burl.
Primary meaning
Knot; knotty wood; cup bearer
Pronunciation: BURL
Profile summary
From Old English 'byrle' meaning 'cup bearer' or from 'burr' meaning 'knotty wood.' Used as a given name in America in the early 20th century. Famous bearer: Burl Ives (1909-1995), American folk singer and actor. The current meaning shown for this name is Knot; knotty wood; cup bearer. The catalog pronunciation is listed as BURL. It is listed alongside the related form Burlie. Burl appears in boy naming lists and unique style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Burl is currently cataloged under English (old english) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Knot; knotty wood; cup bearer.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English (old english) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Burl is grouped as a unique boy name. Related form for this profile: Burlie. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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