How Do You Spell COCKBURNE?

Pronunciation: [kˈɒkbɜːn] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "Cockburne" may seem confusing to some, but it actually has a logical explanation. The correct pronunciation of this Scottish surname is /ˈkobərn/. The origins of the name are thought to come from the words "cocc" meaning cock or rooster, and "burn" meaning stream or river. Over time, the spelling has evolved to include the silent "u" that baffles many. But when you break it down phonetically, it all makes sense.

Common Misspellings for COCKBURNE

• cokburn
• cokburne
• cockburn
• xockburne
• vockburne
• fockburne
• dockburne
• cickburne
• ckckburne
• clckburne
• cpckburne
• c0ckburne
• c9ckburne
• coxkburne
• covkburne
• cofkburne
• codkburne
• cocjburne
• cocmburne
• coclburne

Etymology of COCKBURNE

The word Cockburne is of Scottish origin. Its etymology can be traced back to the Old English language. The surname Cockburne is derived from the Old English elements cocc meaning rooster or cock and burna meaning stream or brook. It was originally a locational surname, indicating that the bearer lived near a stream or brook where roosters were found. Over time, the spelling of the name has evolved to its current form, Cockburne.