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Nature inspired, Last name of author Nathaniel Hawthorne

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Nicknames for Hawthorne

Thorne, Thor, Huck, Hawk

Meanings and history of the name Hawthorne

Hawthorn is a shrub, especially effective at growing closely together to create hedges.  In Old English haga meant hedge; the thorn is obvious – they’ve got ’em.  For centuries, they were planted as living fences.  It’s a useful plant in other ways, too – good for firewood, and the berries can be made into wine, syrup, and jam.

Because it once bloomed in late April, it was also known as mayblossom or maythorn, and once featured in May Day celebrations.  It’s also:

An emblem of hope;A remedy for heartbreak;Said to be used by the ancient Greeks in weddings;Considered by some the source of Jesus’ crown of thorns, and the staff of SaintJoseph;Associated with fairies and holy wells;Said to make excellent stakes for killing vampires

Famous real-life people named Hawthorne

Nathaniel Hawthorne, an American author

Hawthorne in song, story & screen

Last name of Gale Hawthorne, from "The Hunger Games Trilogy" by Suzanne Collins
indie punk rock band Hawthorne Heights
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