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Updated November 25, 2023 by Jennifer M.

Bronx

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What is the meaning of the name Bronx?

The name Bronx is primarily a gender-neutral name of American origin that means Bronck's Land.

Borough of New York City. One of the very first European settlers of the Bronx area of New York was Jonas Bronck. His land was called "Bronck's Land" and eventually shortened to Bronck's or The Bronx.

People who like the name Bronx also like:

Asher, Knox, Chase, Kingston, Maddox, Colton, Braxton, Sophia, Bella, Amelia, Charlotte, Giselle, Ava, Stella

Names like Bronx:

Branko, Branka, Browning, Bernique, Birungi, Bearnas, Bronze, Bronach, Bronka, Barnes, Brynja, Brencis, Bronco, Baronicio, Brancha, Bronagh, Burns, Berenice, Baroness, Bernice

Celebrity Babies with this Name:

Bronx Mowgli Wentz - son of Pete Wentz and Ashlee SImpson , born 2008

Stats for the Name Bronx

checkmark Bronx is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts
checkmark Bronx is currently not ranked in U.S. births

Potential drawbacks of using the name Bronx:

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1. Potential association with negative stereotypes or perceptions associated with the Bronx borough in New York City.
2. Possibility of being teased or bullied due to the uniqueness or unconventional nature of the name.
3. Difficulty in finding personalized items or merchandise with the name "Bronx."
4. Potential mispronunciations or misspellings of the name, leading to constant corrections and explanations.
5. Limited flexibility in choosing a middle name that complements or balances out the uniqueness of "Bronx."