Brendan
Boy · Irish Gaelic
brendan · 2 beats
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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