Bruce comes from several places, such as Scottish, English, and French, and it means “the willowlands.” During the First War of Scottish Independence, the legendary Scotsman Robert the Bruce battled for the independence of his homeland. Though it has been used as a surname in Scotland since the Middle Ages, the name has enjoyed a comeback as a given name in the last few decades thanks to celebrities and movies.
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Sibling Name Ideas
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