Turtledove
Advertisement


The name Bruce arrived in Scotland with the Normans, from the place name Brix of the Manche département in Normandy, France, meaning "the willowlands". Initially promulgated via the descendants of King Robert I of Scotland ("Robert the Bruce," 1274-1329), it has been a Scottish surname since medieval times; it is now a common given name in English-speaking countries.

Characters identified by only the name Bruce:

Bruce (Iron Heart) is a morale officer appearing in The Man With the Iron Heart.

Characters whose first name is Bruce:

Bruce Catton, historical historian referenced in The Guns of the South.
Bruce Delgado, a post-apocalyptic warlord and POV in "Topanga and the Chatsworth Lancers".
Bruce Donovan, a truck driver and minor character in the Settling Accounts: The Grapple.
Bruce Fraser, 1st Baron Fraser of North Cape, historical Royal Navy Admiral referenced in The Hot War: Bombs Away.
Bruce McNulty, fictional pilot, POV in The Hot War.
Bruce Yeager, fictional businessman in Homeward Bound.

Characters whose surname is Bruce:

Nigel Bruce, historical actor appearing in Or Even Eagle Flew.
Advertisement