What is the origin of the name Brena?

Brena is a name of Irish origin.

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GirlIrish

Brena

BREN-ah

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

794

Peak Year

#36 in 2007

First Recorded

1950

Style

Vintage, Earthy & Bohemian

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Brena is a variant of Brenna, an Irish name derived from 'bran,' meaning 'raven.' It can also be considered a feminine form of Brendan.

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Bren Bree

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Numerology

The Creative

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Nicknames

Bren Bree

Spelling Variations

Brenna Breana Breanna

Similar Names

Brianna Brenda Keira Saoirse Aisling

Personality Traits

intelligentindependentmysteriouscharming

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