First name Burroughs - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
English
Nameday
Meaning
Burroughs is a gender-neutral English name referring to someone who dwelled in or near a bower house—an outdoor shelter or garden structure formed from interwoven branches or climbing plants. It can also denote a pleasant or charming residence.
Famous people with the first name Burroughs
- William S. Burroughs (Writer)
- Edgar Rice Burroughs (Writer)
- Allison D. Burroughs (Person)
- Jordan Burroughs (American wrestler)
- Jackie Burroughs (British-Canadian film and theatre actress)
- John Burroughs (Scientist)
- Peter Burroughs (Person)