Feminine of Bronwen (fair breast)
Name Profile
Bran
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Bran.
Primary meaning
Raven (Welsh/Arthurian legend)
Pronunciation: BRAN
Profile summary
From Welsh 'brân' meaning 'raven.' In Welsh mythology, Bran the Blessed (Bendigeidfran) is a giant and king of Britain. Associated with the Arthurian legend. The current meaning shown for this name is Raven (Welsh/Arthurian legend). The catalog pronunciation is listed as BRAN. It is listed alongside the related form Brandon. Bran appears in boy naming lists and modern style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Bran is currently cataloged under Welsh (celtic) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Raven (Welsh/Arthurian legend).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Welsh (celtic) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Bran is grouped as a modern boy name. Related form for this profile: Brandon. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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