Breffni
Irish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Breffni
The name 'Breffni' is an anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic *Bréifne*, meaning "a place of hills" or "a hilly region," derived from the Old Irish word *bréifne* (a hill or slope).
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Etymology
The name 'Breffni' is an anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic *Bréifne*, meaning "a place of hills" or "a hilly region," derived from the Old Irish word *bréifne* (a hill or slope). It is primarily used in Irish culture and among Irish diaspora communities, with historical context tied to the medieval Kingdom of Breifne in Ireland, a territory ruled by the O'Rourke and O'Reilly clans.
Breffni currently ranks #417 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1973.
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