What Does the Name Brendan Mean

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Brendan Name Meaning

Irish, EnglishFrom Brendanus, the Latinized form of the Irish name Bréanainn which was derived from a Welsh word meaning "prince". Saint Brendan was a 6th-century Irish abbot who, according to legend, crossed the...

Origin: IrishGender: Boy
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