Breann
Celtic · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Breann
The name Breann is a modern feminine variant of Brian, meaning "strong, virtuous, and honorable," derived from the Old Celtic root *brig- meaning "might" or "power." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, with no specific religious association and no notable historical context beyond its emergence as a 20th-century invented spelling.
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Etymology
The name Breann is a modern feminine variant of Brian, meaning "strong, virtuous, and honorable," derived from the Old Celtic root *brig- meaning "might" or "power." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, with no specific religious association and no notable historical context beyond its emergence as a 20th-century invented spelling.
Breann currently ranks #11,112 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1996.
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