Brenna

The name Brenna is the female variant of the English first name Brennan, which has its roots in the Irish Braonán. It means 'the descendant of Braonán' or also 'the tear.'

What does the name Brenna mean?

Brenna is the feminine form of Brennan, which is derived from Braonán. Translated, the name means 'the descendant of Braonán' or literally 'the tear.' The origin of the name can be traced back to the ancient Irish words bráen and braon, which mean 'the tear,' 'the rain,' 'the moisture,' and 'the drop.' There is also the possibility that Brenna is a feminine derivative of the Welsh name Brenhin, which means 'the queen' or 'the sovereign,' derived from the Celtic brɨɣėntin for 'the king' or 'the monarch.' The name has only gained popularity in naming since the 1970s.

Where does the name Brenna come from?

The etymology of Brenna shows that it is a female first name with ancient Irish and Celtic roots, meaning 'the descendant of Braonán.' The ancient Irish and Celtic

How do you pronounce Brenna?

The sound and pronunciation of Brenna are compact and lightly buoyant. Generally, the name is pronounced as 'Bren-na' [ˈbʁɛnə], starting with a clear and direct structure. The '-na' at the end opens the sound and leads to a gentle finish, creating a lively impression – compact but not harsh.

Popularity

In Germany, Brenna is a rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common female baby names. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, which earned it the 11,442nd place in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, Brenna ranks 13,070th. The rankings in the name charts of various countries are of interest for the global popularity and frequency of Brenna.

Nicknames & pet names

Bren / Brenni

Famous people

• Brenna Ellis (American ski jumper)
• Brenna Shane Kincaid (main character in the book 'Ice Embrace' by Nalini Singh)