Brendan

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Derived from the old Irish name Breandan. Saint Brendan was an Irish abbot during the 6th-century reported to be the first European to travel to North America. Popularized by actor Branden Fraser, the hero in the 1999 hit film "The Mummy," and the 2001 sequel "The Mummy Returns."

Popularity: Ranked #229 in 2010; See More Popularity Rankings
Origin: Irish; Celtic
Gender: Male
Meaning Tags: Royalty; + Add a Meaning Tag
Variations: Brenda +; Brenna +; + Add a Variation
Alternative Spellings: Brenden +; Brendon +; + Add an Alternative
Nicknames: Bren +; Brend +; Submitted by: GriffinandArcher
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Famous Brendans: Brendan Gleeson (Irish actor); Brendan Gaughan (NASCAR truck champion); Brendan Fehr (actor); + Add a Famous Brendan
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Comments (4)

brensmom0302 wrote:

i switched it up. i named my son Brenden. and i hear on a daily basis how i spelled it wrong. but i liked it cause it was different and he loves it an will correct people if they say it wrong...love ya lil man.

5/5/2011 05:42:33 PM Report Abuse

always_kindred_ wrote:

I first heard of the name when I started watching hockey and Brendan Shanahan was still a player.

2/20/2011 02:11:49 PM Report Abuse

nursehorner wrote:

Brendan is still my favorite baby name, I am brendans grandma, he is not only walking now he is running, I thank god everyday that brendan is in my life and his Dad, my son has custody of this beautiful child. I learned that Brendan is an irish name and I know my mom, if she were here would be so proud of him, she was from Ireland. I love you Brendan----love nana

10/29/2009 01:09:12 PM Report Abuse

nursehorner wrote:

I like the name Brendan: I am a Grandmother of Brendan, We did not know we had him unil he was a few months old. My son now has permanent custody of this wonderful baby and he is now 14 months old and has been such a blessing in our lives. He was the best surprise I will ever have.....I love you Brendan----Love nana

10/1/2009 12:09:29 PM Report Abuse

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