Birch
Meaning of Birch
Birch, derived from the Old English birce and ultimately tracing back to the Proto-Germanic root *berkōn, designates both the hardy deciduous tree of the genus Betula and, by extension, a distinctive masculine given name within Anglo-American contexts. Historically first attested as a surname in medieval England—where the tree’s pale bark symbolized renewal, purification and resilience—the appellation has, over the past century, emerged sporadically in U.S. birth records, most recently ranking near the nine-hundredth position in 2023 with seven registered occurrences. Pronounced burch (/bɜrtʃ/) in English, Birch conveys a concise sonority and an understated strength, appealing to parents who seek a nature-inspired name that balances linguistic precision with cultural heritage, all while maintaining an aura of rarity and quiet distinction.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as burch (/bɜrtʃ/)
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Notable People Named Birch
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