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Bru

Statistics: Spain · native version ↗
Boy Name day: October 6 In French: Bruno
Origin: Germanic. Meaning: dark-haired/dark-skinned / of dark complexion.
From the Germanic brun ('dark brown, brunette'); some also relate it to brünne ('mail coat, shield'). It means 'the dark one' or 'of dark complexion'.

Name day for Bru

October 6

Why this day? Bru is a short form of Bruno, and shares its name day.

Bru is celebrated in Spain and Argentina on October 6; the United States on June 7.

The story of the name Bru

Bru is a short form of Bruno. It keeps its origin (Germanic) and meaning — dark-haired/dark-skinned / of dark complexion, and shares its name day, October 6.

On birth records, Bru is rarely written as such: the Brus are Brunos (31,853 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Bruno page. Bru is also a short form of Bruce.

Frequently asked questions about Bru

What does Bru mean?

Bru is a short form of Bruno, which means dark-haired/dark-skinned / of dark complexion.

When is Bru's name day?

October 6, together with Bruno: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Bru a name in its own right?

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

Bru's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 4/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 9/10
Whimsy 2/10
Diplomacy 5/10
Loyalty 9/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Bru

Bottom 10

  1. Samanta42%
  2. Yessica42%
  3. Roxana42%
  4. Natali42%
  5. Florina42%
  6. Genesis42%
  7. Marlen42%
  8. Zara42%
  9. Ilaria42%
  10. Wendy42%

Love potential for Bru

Professional potential for Bru

Bottom 10

  1. Zara42%
  2. Arantza42%
  3. Melody52%
  4. Yesenia53%
  5. Sélène54%
  6. Lili56%
  7. Evelin57%
  8. Layla57%
  9. Joy58%
  10. Ghita58%

Crush potential for Bru

Bottom 10

  1. Sélène42%
  2. Lili42%
  3. Natali42%
  4. Oihana42%
  5. Nereida42%
  6. Joy42%
  7. Stefany42%
  8. Ilaria42%
  9. Saira43%
  10. Fatou43%
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