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Bren

Statistics: Argentina · native version ↗
Girl Name day: May 16 In French: Brenda
Origin: Old Norse. Meaning: sword or burning torch.
From Old Norse brandr, meaning sword or burning torch.

Name day for Bren

May 16

Why this day? Bren is a short form of Brenda, and shares its name day.

Bren is celebrated in the United States, Brazil and Argentina on May 16.

The story of the name Bren

Bren is a short form of Brenda. It keeps its origin (Old Norse) and meaning — sword or burning torch, and shares its name day, May 16.

On birth records, Bren is rarely written as such: the Brens are Brendas (113,533 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Brenda page.

Frequently asked questions about Bren

What does Bren mean?

Bren is a short form of Brenda, which means sword or burning torch.

When is Bren's name day?

May 16, together with Brenda: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Bren a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Brenda.

Bren's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Bren

Bottom 10

  1. Lolilla49%
  2. Zoya51%
  3. Zoey51%
  4. Séné53%
  5. Agosi55%
  6. Stina55%
  7. Oph55%
  8. Agos55%
  9. Ophie55%
  10. Sibila55%

Love potential for Bren

Bottom 10

  1. Cintita51%
  2. Cinty51%
  3. Cinti51%
  4. Cinta51%
  5. Zouzou52%
  6. Zul52%
  7. Peregrina52%
  8. Aldi52%
  9. Lana52%
  10. Séné52%

Professional potential for Bren

Bottom 10

  1. Dianita43%
  2. Dida43%
  3. Roxie43%
  4. Raxi43%
  5. Rox43%
  6. Diani43%
  7. Leonorcita44%
  8. Onor44%
  9. Carlita46%
  10. Cala46%

Crush potential for Bren

Bottom 10

  1. Neliña43%
  2. Agos45%
  3. Stina45%
  4. Griselle45%
  5. Zelda45%
  6. Agosi45%
  7. Gris45%
  8. Grisella45%
  9. Bertita47%
  10. Bebe47%
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