Popularity: 5425
Origin: British
Meaning: Near a well, stream, or spring
The name of two villages in North Yorkshire, England, Welburn also serves as a name for boys. Derived from the Old English word welle meaning “well” and the Old Norse word brunnr meaning “stream or spring_,_” it refers to someone who lived near a well, stream, or spring. As such, this name can surely instill a sense of pride in baby regarding where they’re from.

Famous People Named Welburn

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  • Thomas Wolfe
    Novelist