Variant of Bridget (exalted; strong)
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Brenna
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Brenna.
Primary meaning
Feminine of Brennan (teardrop; sorrow)
Pronunciation: BREN-ah
Profile summary
Feminine form of Brennan. From Irish Gaelic 'braon' meaning 'teardrop' or 'sorrow.' Used in America since the 1970s. The current meaning shown for this name is Feminine of Brennan (teardrop; sorrow). The catalog pronunciation is listed as BREN-ah. It is listed alongside the related form Brenda. Brenna appears in boy naming lists and nature style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Brenna is currently cataloged under English (irish) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Feminine of Brennan (teardrop; sorrow).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English (irish) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Brenna is grouped as a nature boy name. Related form for this profile: Brenda. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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