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Name Origin

Brendan is an Irish masculine given name meaning 'prince' or 'raven'. It is derived from the Gaelic name Bréanainn, composed of the elements *bré* (meaning 'raven' or 'crow') and *án* (meaning 'little').

irishmasculineprinceravengaelic

Famous People

Brendan Fraser (1968-)

Actor

  • Academy Award for Best Actor (2023)
  • Known for roles in films such as 'The Mummy', 'George of the Jungle', and 'Encino Man'

Brendan Gleeson (1955-)

Actor

  • Nominated for Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor (2008)
  • Known for roles in films such as 'In Bruges', 'Harry Potter' series, and 'The Guard'

Brendan Eich (1961-)

Programmer

  • Creator of the JavaScript programming language

Similar Names

BrendonBrandanBrandonBrennan

Sibling Names

Aoife

Both Brendan and Aoife are Irish names with strong Celtic roots, creating a harmonious sibling pair.

Maeve

Similar to Aoife, Maeve is another classic Irish name that pairs well with Brendan due to its shared cultural heritage.

Finn

Both Brendan and Finn are traditional Irish names with a similar strong and masculine feel, making them a natural fit for siblings.

Erin

A beautiful name of Irish origin, Erin complements Brendan's strength with a delicate and graceful counterpart.