Borne facts for kids

Borne is a word that can mean different things, depending on how it's used. It often refers to places, but it can also be a family name or have other special meanings. This page helps you understand the different ways "Borne" is used.

Places Named Borne

Many towns and villages around the world are called Borne. These places are found in several countries, each with its own history.

Borne in France

• Borne, Ardèche: A small town in the Ardèche area of France.
• Borne, Haute-Loire: Another town in the Haute-Loire area of France.

Borne in Germany

• Borne, Saxony-Anhalt: A municipality, which is like a small local government area, in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.

Borne in the Netherlands

• Borne, North Brabant: This started as a small village but grew into a neighborhood in North Brabant, Netherlands.
• Borne, Overijssel: A larger town located in the Overijssel region of the Netherlands.

Borne in Poland

Several places in Poland also share the name Borne:

• Borne, Drawsko County: Found in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship.
• Borne, Gmina Chojnice: Located in the Pomeranian Voivodeship.
• Borne, Gmina Konarzyny: Also in the Pomeranian Voivodeship.
• Borne, Myślibórz County: Another place in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship.

People with the Surname Borne

"Borne" is also a family name, and many interesting people have had it.

Artists and Musicians

• Alain Borne (1915–1962): A French poet and lawyer from the 20th century.
• Daisy Theresa Borne (1906–1998): A talented British sculptor.
• François Borne (1840–1920): A French flautist and composer, known for his music.
• Hal Borne (1911–2000): An American composer, orchestra leader, and music director.

Politicians and Public Figures

• Élisabeth Borne (born 1961): A French politician who has held important government roles.
• Lucien-Hubert Borne (1884–1954): A Canadian politician.
• Michel Borne (1784–unknown): A merchant and political figure.

Sports and Other Fields

• Guillaume Borne (born 1988): A French professional footballer.
• Tony Borne (1926–2010): An American professional wrestler.
• Vanessa Borne (born 1988): An American professional wrestler and actress.
• Étienne Borne (1907–1993): A respected professor.
• Ludwig Börne (1786–1837): A German writer known for his political essays and satire.

Other Meanings of Borne

The word "Borne" can also refer to other things.

Music and Books

• Borne (band): An Australian alternative rock band.
• Borne (novel): A science fiction novel written by Jeff VanderMeer.

Special Markers

• Waymarker: A "borne" can be a special marker or stone that shows the way along a path. For example, on the Liberty Road in northern France, there are "bornes" that mark the route.
• -borne: This can be a part of a place name in the United Kingdom, often meaning a stream or spring. It comes from a form of the word "Bourne."

See also

• Born (disambiguation)
  • Born (surname)
• Bourne (disambiguation)
  • Bourne (surname)
• All pages with titles containing "Borne"