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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. Gelina96%
  2. Aliyah96%
  3. Meli96%
  4. Malaya96%
  5. Luz96%
  6. Chrystal96%
  7. Aletha96%
  8. Brenna96%
  9. Cilla96%
  10. Aida96%

Bottom 10

  1. Erna42%
  2. Georgette43%
  3. Ramona44%
  4. Ramie44%
  5. Drea45%
  6. Andrea45%
  7. Bertie45%
  8. Constant48%
  9. Stance48%
  10. Constance48%

Love potential for Brena

Top 10

  1. Louvenia96%
  2. Angella96%
  3. Amada96%
  4. Sarita96%
  5. Pattie96%
  6. Willene96%
  7. Dessie96%
  8. Aminah96%
  9. Janey96%
  10. Cristie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Jill42%
  2. Tess42%
  3. Arry42%
  4. Jil42%
  5. Arya42%
  6. Jillie42%
  7. Ary42%
  8. Tequila42%
  9. Katee43%
  10. Kate43%

Professional potential for Brena

Top 10

  1. Temperance96%
  2. Ruthann96%
  3. Khadijah96%
  4. Jacquelyne95%
  5. Janise93%
  6. Simran93%
  7. Eilene93%
  8. Carlyn93%
  9. Donielle93%
  10. Maryelizabeth92%

Bottom 10

  1. Khaleesi42%
  2. Arya42%
  3. Tosha42%
  4. Kals42%
  5. Arry42%
  6. Rihanna42%
  7. Leonor42%
  8. Kali42%
  9. Ary42%
  10. Fallon42%

Crush potential for Brena

Top 10

  1. Adriana96%
  2. Robi96%
  3. Dania96%
  4. Whitney96%
  5. Kasa96%
  6. Malena96%
  7. Shelb96%
  8. Mace96%
  9. Delia96%
  10. Clarissa96%

Bottom 10

  1. Ru42%
  2. Inez42%
  3. Constant42%
  4. Constie42%
  5. Constance42%
  6. Martha42%
  7. Agnes42%
  8. Tut42%
  9. Bobbi42%
  10. Nes42%
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