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Bran

Boy Name day: May 16 In French: Brandon
Bran is a short form of Brandon: on birth records it is written Brandon (766,002 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Brandon page. Also a short form of Brant, Branson, Brandan.
Origin: Old English (brom + dun). Meaning: Broom-covered hill.
From Old English 'brom' (the broom shrub) plus 'dun' (hill), a place-name and surname; its use as a first name was later boosted by confusion with the Irish name Brendan.

Name day for Bran

May 16

Why this day? Bran is a short form of Brandon, and shares its name day.

Bran is celebrated in the United States and Argentina on May 16.

The story of the name Bran

Bran is a short form of Brandon. It keeps its origin (Old English (brom + dun)) and meaning — broom-covered hill, and shares its name day, May 16.

On birth records, Bran is rarely written as such: the Brans are Brandons (766,002 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Brandon page. Bran is also a short form of Brant, Branson, Brandan.

Frequently asked questions about Bran

What does Bran mean?

Bran is a short form of Brandon, which means broom-covered hill.

When is Bran's name day?

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

Is Bran a name in its own right?

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

Bran's profile

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

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Bran

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth42%
  2. Ruthy42%
  3. Ruthie42%
  4. Ru42%
  5. Allyssa42%
  6. Roo42%
  7. Tut42%
  8. Jack43%
  9. Shawny43%
  10. Andree43%

Love potential for Bran

Top 10

  1. Arian96%
  2. Maison92%
  3. Gloria91%
  4. Kassie91%
  5. Woody91%
  6. Glo91%
  7. Glori91%
  8. Truman91%
  9. Arther91%
  10. Gloriana91%

Bottom 10

  1. Karl42%
  2. Maverick42%
  3. Whitley42%
  4. Kalei42%
  5. Riv42%
  6. Mav42%
  7. Selene42%
  8. Louna42%
  9. Anakin42%
  10. Laken42%

Professional potential for Bran

Bottom 10

  1. Aspen42%
  2. Fae42%
  3. Alexzander42%
  4. Dilan42%
  5. Anais42%
  6. Ofelia42%
  7. Jaunita42%
  8. Marilynn42%
  9. Tel42%
  10. Lel42%

Crush potential for Bran

Top 10

  1. Jaxie96%
  2. Amyah96%
  3. Angelie96%
  4. Brittnie96%
  5. Brax96%
  6. Bentley96%
  7. Carman96%
  8. Roch96%
  9. Rena96%
  10. Sofia96%

Bottom 10

  1. Erna44%
  2. Werner44%
  3. Herby45%
  4. Bertie45%
  5. Herberto45%
  6. Herbert45%
  7. Shuggy46%
  8. Shane46%
  9. Erich46%
  10. Jack46%
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