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Bren

Girl Name day: May 16 In French: Brenda
Bren is a short form of Brenda: on birth records it is written Brenda (609,629 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Brenda page. Also a short form of Brennan, Brenna, Brendon.
Origin: Old Norse. Meaning: Sword or torch/flame.
Brenda derives from the Old Norse 'brandr', meaning 'sword' or 'blazing torch', a name long rooted in Shetland before Sir Walter Scott popularized it in 1822.

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 torch/flame, and shares its name day, May 16.

On birth records, Bren is rarely written as such: the Brens are Brendas (609,629 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Brenda page. Bren is also a short form of Brennan, Brenna, Brendon.

Frequently asked questions about Bren

What does Bren mean?

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

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

Top 10

  1. Debra96%
  2. Gail96%
  3. Debbie96%
  4. Deborah96%
  5. Brenda96%
  6. Judy95%
  7. Patricia93%
  8. Kathleen93%
  9. Karen93%
  10. Paula93%

Bottom 10

  1. Bonnie57%
  2. Toni59%
  3. Cindy62%
  4. Constance63%
  5. Connie63%
  6. Melody63%
  7. Georgia64%
  8. Joy64%
  9. Barbara65%
  10. Teresa66%

Love potential for Bren

Top 10

  1. Denise96%
  2. Beverly96%
  3. Janet96%
  4. Gail96%
  5. Annette96%
  6. Darlene96%
  7. Glenda96%
  8. Brenda96%
  9. Renee96%
  10. Yvonne96%

Bottom 10

  1. Wanda57%
  2. Bonnie58%
  3. Marilyn62%
  4. Melody62%
  5. Carla68%
  6. Toni68%
  7. Georgia70%
  8. Rita70%
  9. Joy71%
  10. Cindy71%

Professional potential for Bren

Top 10

  1. Christine96%
  2. Connie93%
  3. Constance93%
  4. Paula91%
  5. Ellen91%
  6. Ann90%
  7. Anne90%
  8. Maria89%
  9. Beth88%
  10. Elaine88%

Bottom 10

  1. Carla46%
  2. Wanda50%
  3. Gloria52%
  4. Marilyn54%
  5. Melody54%
  6. Rita55%
  7. Vicki55%
  8. Vickie55%
  9. Regina56%
  10. Georgia57%

Crush potential for Bren

Top 10

  1. Darlene96%
  2. Cynthia96%
  3. Charlene96%
  4. Brenda96%
  5. Tammy96%
  6. Gloria95%
  7. Gail94%
  8. Linda94%
  9. Claudia94%
  10. Vickie93%

Bottom 10

  1. Martha52%
  2. Constance52%
  3. Connie52%
  4. Roberta52%
  5. Barbara55%
  6. Ann60%
  7. Anne60%
  8. Theresa63%
  9. Terri63%
  10. Teresa63%
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