Brunella

Brunella is an Italian diminutive of the name Bruno, which has its origins in the Old High German name Brun. The first name is translated as 'the brown one' or 'the brunette', which in the Germanic meaning also implies 'the bear'.

What does the name Brunella mean?

Brunella is a feminine diminutive of the Old High German name Bruno. The name translates to 'the brown one' or 'the brunette', which relates to the ancient Germanic term for 'bear'. The origin of the name lies in the Old High German word brun, meaning 'brown' or 'brunette'. The name became known through Bruno of Cologne, the founder of the Carthusian Order, who initiated the first two communities of the order. Similar variants include Bruna, Brunelda, Bruneta, and Brunette, while the masculine forms are Brunone, Brunon, and Brunello.

Where does the name Brunella come from?

The etymology of Brunella is of Old High German nature and means 'the brunette'. The Old High German word brun stands for 'brown' or 'brunette'. The language is Italian.

How do you pronounce Brunella?

Brunella is pronounced as Bru-nel-la.

When is the name day of Brunella?

The name days for Brunella are May 27, October 6, and October 11.

Popularity

In Germany, Brunella is a rather rare name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most common female first names. Over the last ten years, Brunella has been used as a first name less than 10 times, placing it at 11,442nd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 13,070th.

Nicknames & pet names

Bru / Bruna / Brune / Bruni

Famous people

• Brune Knut (character from the book series 'Oksa Pollock')
• Brunella Bovo (Italian actress)
• Brunella Fossa (model from Peru)
• Brunella Gasperini (Italian journalist and author)