Girl

Brenna

BREN-uh

Rare & Uncommon ↓ Falling

✦ Meaning

“Irish origin meaning 'raven.' A modern variation of ancient Celtic names with nature symbolism and strength.”

Popularity Over Time

Brenna US popularity rank over timeRank 6011 in 1947 to rank 235 in 1995. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#235#3123#601119461960198020002024

Brenna is not currently in the US top 1000.

Origin

CelticIrish

Syllables

2

Nicknames

BrenBrenny

Style

StrongNatureVintageModern

Famous Bearers

  • Brenna O'Brien (Sons of Anarchy)

Collections

Mythological Names → Nature Names → Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Two Syllables → Vintage Revival →

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Works in Irish and English-speaking communities

People Also Ask

Irish origin meaning 'raven.' A modern variation of ancient Celtic names with nature symbolism and strength.

Brenna is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. Fewer parents are choosing it each year.

Popular nicknames for Brenna include Bren, Brenny.

Names that pair beautifully with Brenna include Bridget, Brighid, Imogen, Daphne, Rafferty.