Brendan
The name Brendan is of Irish origins and it is traditionally used by parents who are looking for a name for their son. It is said to have been taken from the Irish masculine given name Brendan, which has in turn been derived from the Old Welsh root word breenhin, meaning ‘prince’ or ‘king’. It is also said to have been taken from the Irish word braon, meaning ‘sorrow’ or ‘teardrop’. According to these origins, the meaning of Brendan is interpreted to be ‘sorrow’, ‘teardrop’, 'brave', ‘prince’, or ‘king’. According to an old Irish text, there are 17 saints with the name, one of them being Saint Brendan of Clonfert. He is known to be one of the monastic saints of Ireland as well as a member of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland. Brendan James Fraser is one of the several notable public figures known to have this name. He is a Canadian-American actor and is known for portraying the role of Rick O'Connell in 'The Mummy' trilogy, as well as for the main roles in comedy and fantasy films such as 'George of the Jungle', 'Encino Man', 'Bedazzled', and 'Journey to the Center of the Earth'.
Gender
Boy
Meaning
prince
Origin
Irish
Numerology
B is for beloved, as you are to many.
R is for rely, everyone’s trustworthy friend.
E is for expressive, not one to hold within.
N is for neatness, your orderly way.
D is for dandy, a description of you!
A is for admirable, you certainly are!
N is for natural, the genuine side of you.
Lucky
Brendan lucky number is 4.
In numerology, 4 has an earthy-energy and is centered around fortifying its roots. 4 adamantly believes in the physical world and knows that investing in a solid infrastructure is necessary for building a lasting legacy. Practical, hardworking, and responsible, the vibration of the number 4 is focused on creating logical systems that can support scalable growth.
Famous People Named Brendan
- Laura Mennell Canadian actress
- Laura Anne Ingraham American radio host
- author and political commentator
- Laura Ewa Łącz Polish actress
- Laura Samojłowicz Polish actress
