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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').

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Famous People

Brendan Fraser (1968-)

Actor

  • Academy Award for Best Actor
  • Known for roles in films like 'The Mummy', 'George of the Jungle', and 'Crash'

Brendan Eich (1961-)

Software Engineer

  • Creator of the JavaScript programming language

Brendan Behan (1923-1964)

Playwright, Poet, Short Story Writer

  • Known for his plays 'The Quare Fellow' and 'Borstal Boy'

Brendan Gleeson (1955-)

Actor

  • Academy Award nominee for Best Supporting Actor
  • Known for roles in films like 'In Bruges', 'Harry Potter' series and 'The Guard'