Brennan (given name)
| Gender | unisex |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Irish |
| Meaning | "raven", "sorrow", "drop", "brave" |
| Region of origin | Ireland |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Brendan |
Brennan and Braonán are masculine given names, but Brennan can be a feminine given name. The given name Brennan is considered to be mainly an Irish or Gaelic name. The Gaelic personal name Braonán is derived from the Irish braon, meaning "sorrow". An alternative derivation is from the personal name Branán, a diminutive of the word bran, meaning "raven". In some cases the given name Brennan may be a contracted form of the given name Brendan.