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Brendan

Boy · Irish Gaelic
brendan · 2 beats
TimelessCelticHistoricalLiterarySweet spot
Meaning
Prince; the seafaring saint who legend says reached America before the Vikings.
The vibe

Brendan is a name with sea spray in it. Timeless and wildly spirited — warm, adventurous, the friend who always knows a good pub.

Quick questions

Is Brendan a boy's or a girl's name?
Brendan is a boy's name of Irish Gaelic origin.

How popular is Brendan?
Brendan sits in the sweet spot — recognised when you say it, but far from everywhere.

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