Bors

Gender Masculine
Usage Arthurian Cycle
Pronounced Pron. /ˈbɔɹz/(English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From French Bohort, probably from Old French behort or bohort meaning "jousting" or "jousting lance" [1][2]. First appearing in the 13th-century Lancelot-Grail Cycle, Bors was one of Arthur's knights who quested for the Holy Grail. His father, the king of Gaunnes, was also named Bors.

Related Names

VariantBohort

Categories

Arthurian legend, kings, knights of the Round Table, princes, uncertain etymology, warriors, weapons

Sources & References

  1. Bruce, Christopher. Arthurian Name Dictionary, entry Bors, available from http://www.zendonaldson.com/twilight/camelot/bruce_dictionary/index.htm.
  2. Dictionnaire Étymologique de l'Ancien Français, entry behort, available from https://deaf-server.adw.uni-heidelberg.de/.
Entry updated December 7, 2022