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Brena

Girl Name day: July 15
Brena is a short form of Brenna: on birth records it is written Brenna (28,802 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Brenna page.
Origin: Celtic. Meaning: Descendant of Braonán; little drop/raven.
From the Irish surname Ó Braonáin (Brennan), from 'braon' (drop, moisture, sorrow) plus a diminutive.

Name day for Brena

July 15

Why this day? Brena is a short form of Brenna, and shares its name day.

Brena is celebrated in the United States on July 15.

The story of the name Brena

Brena is a short form of Brenna. It keeps its origin (Celtic) and meaning — descendant of Braonán; little drop/raven, and shares its name day, July 15.

On birth records, Brena is rarely written as such: the Brenas are Brennas (28,802 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Brenna page.

Frequently asked questions about Brena

What does Brena mean?

Brena is a short form of Brenna, which means descendant of Braonán; little drop/raven.

When is Brena's name day?

July 15, together with Brenna: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Brena a name in its own right?

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

Brena's profile

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

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Brena

Top 10

  1. Luana96%
  2. Ilona96%
  3. Delaine93%
  4. Risa92%
  5. Bronwyn92%
  6. Pamelia91%
  7. Arnita90%
  8. Debbi90%
  9. Penni90%
  10. Renea90%

Love potential for Brena

Bottom 10

  1. Helga49%
  2. Cyndi53%
  3. Barbie54%
  4. Lu56%
  5. Peri56%
  6. Mikki57%
  7. Barb58%
  8. Ronni58%
  9. Enola58%
  10. Perri60%

Professional potential for Brena

Bottom 10

  1. Mikki49%
  2. Fonda50%
  3. Arnita53%
  4. Jacki53%
  5. Drucilla53%
  6. Peri55%
  7. Enola55%
  8. Denita56%
  9. Eartha57%
  10. Dreama57%

Crush potential for Brena

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