Gender: Female
Origin: Gaelic, American
Meaning: Sorrowful or prince-like, Little Raven, Sword, Raven Maid
Pronunciation: BRE-nuh, /ˈbrɛnə/, B R EH N AH
Popularity Rank: #17,142
Derived from the Gaelic word 'brén' meaning 'teardrop' or 'sorrow'. It can also be a shortened form of Brendan, meaning 'prince' or 'little raven'.
The name Brenna is of Gaelic, American origin and means Sorrowful or prince-like, Little Raven, Sword, Raven Maid, Dark-haired, Black Haired, Similar to Brenda, Beacon on the Hill. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Brenna is commonly found in United States of America, Brazil, Canada, and 34 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: BRE-nuh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈbrɛnə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: B R EH N AH
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Brenna is recorded 2,522 times globally, ranking it as the 17,142th most common name worldwide.
Brenna is most prevalent in United States of America, with 1,752 occurrences, making it the 1,961th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Brenna is found among 1 in every 1033 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #1,961 | 1 : 1,033 |
| Brazil | #2,311 | 1 : 2,445 |
| Canada | #2,532 | 1 : 1,980 |
| United Kingdom | #7,969 | 1 : 7,945 |
| Italy | #19,831 | 1 : 27,501 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Brenna from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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