Breno
Celtic/Gaelic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Breno
The name 'Breno' is a given name of Celtic/Gaelic origin, meaning "raven" or "little raven," derived from the Old Irish word *bran*.
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Etymology
The name 'Breno' is a given name of Celtic/Gaelic origin, meaning "raven" or "little raven," derived from the Old Irish word *bran*. It is primarily used in Portuguese-speaking cultures, particularly Brazil, and in Irish contexts, with notable historical reference to the legendary Irish king Brennus who sacked Rome in 390 BCE.
Breno currently ranks #12,518 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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