TheNameDBBallentine
TopographicMeaning
Derived from the Scottish personal name Ballantine, possibly meaning 'bold' or 'brave' combined with a place name element.
Etymology
The surname likely derives from the Scottish place name Ballantyne, which may combine Gaelic or Old English elements with 'tyne' meaning enclosure or settlement. It may also relate to a personal name meaning bold or brave.
About the Ballentine Surname
A Scottish surname derived from a place name in the Scottish Borders region. The name has been documented in Scottish genealogy since medieval times.
Distribution
Found primarily in Scotland and North America, with historical concentration in the Scottish Borders.
Notable Bearers
Unknown