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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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Friendship potential for Bru

Bottom 10

  1. Luna42%
  2. Fiorella42%
  3. Enola42%
  4. Maya42%
  5. Hillary42%
  6. Razane42%
  7. Palomita42%
  8. Taina42%
  9. Bella42%
  10. Alison42%

Love potential for Bru

Professional potential for Bru

Bottom 10

  1. Alia42%
  2. Zulma42%
  3. Kyra42%
  4. Dida42%
  5. Diana42%
  6. Rita42%
  7. Frida42%
  8. Zenobia42%
  9. Jill42%
  10. Alanis42%

Crush potential for Bru

Bottom 10

  1. Sélène42%
  2. Lili42%
  3. Conchita42%
  4. Idalia42%
  5. Naïa42%
  6. Shakira42%
  7. Fanta42%
  8. Thalia42%
  9. Catrina42%
  10. Jule42%
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