Irish (of Anglo-Norman origin): habitational name from Burgh in the English county of Suffolk. This is derived from the Old English burh, which means "fortification" or "fortified manor." Borke is an Americanized version of Borki, a habitational name for any of eight farms in southern Norway that are called with the Old Norse word birki ("birch wood"). The Irish surname was originally written Buide or Bughe but this has become Burgess. French: name of Germanic origin, which meant "powerful warrior" or "famous warrior". In France it came to be used as a surname, especially among officers and soldiers. It is derived from the elements buider, which means "warrior", and kar, which means "king". Italian: given name that means "bold, courageous, fearless". It was invented by Pope Clement VII who had it adopted as a tribute after he survived a poisoning attempt. Spanish: name that means "fearless, loyal". It was introduced to Spain by the Franks. Swedish: name that means "famous warrior" or "traveller from Burh". It was popular among the early settlers in Sweden who came from East Anglia. Norwegian: name that means "fame, renown, celebrity". It was popular among the early settlers in Norway who came from England. Chinese: given name that means "auspicious, fortunate".