Brenna
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Brenna
Brenna is an Irish feminine name derived from the Gaelic word "bréan," meaning "sorrow" or "sadness," though it is sometimes connected to "Brenn," a Celtic tribal name.
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Etymology
Brenna is an Irish feminine name derived from the Gaelic word "bréan," meaning "sorrow" or "sadness," though it is sometimes connected to "Brenn," a Celtic tribal name. The name is primarily used in Irish and English-speaking cultures, with roots in Celtic and Irish heritage, though it has no specific religious association.
Brenna currently ranks #1,846 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1995.
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