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Brenny

Boy Name day: April 12
Brenny is a short form of Brennan: on birth records it is written Brennan (34,236 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Brennan page.
Origin: Irish (Gaelic). Meaning: 'Descendant of Braonan' — 'little drop / sorrow'.
An anglicization of the Irish surname O Braonain, from 'braon' ('drop, moisture') with a diminutive suffix.

Name day for Brenny

April 12

Why this day? Brenny is a short form of Brennan, and shares its name day.

Brenny is celebrated in the United States on April 12.

The story of the name Brenny

Brenny is a short form of Brennan. It keeps its origin (Irish (Gaelic)) and meaning — 'Descendant of Braonan' — 'little drop / sorrow', and shares its name day, April 12.

On birth records, Brenny is rarely written as such: the Brennys are Brennans (34,236 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Brennan page.

Frequently asked questions about Brenny

What does Brenny mean?

Brenny is a short form of Brennan, which means 'Descendant of Braonan' — 'little drop / sorrow'.

When is Brenny's name day?

April 12, together with Brennan: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Brenny a name in its own right?

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

Brenny's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 5/10
Whimsy 6/10
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 Brenny

Top 10

  1. Sandi96%
  2. Laureen96%
  3. Valarie96%
  4. Saundra96%
  5. Juliann95%
  6. Coleen95%
  7. Mimi93%
  8. Roxann93%
  9. Meryl92%
  10. Marilee92%

Bottom 10

  1. Lourdes51%
  2. Terrie52%
  3. Alfreda53%
  4. Deidre55%
  5. Georgette56%
  6. Nan59%
  7. Deirdre60%
  8. Zina63%
  9. Maryanne64%
  10. Mari64%

Love potential for Brenny

Top 10

  1. Janey96%
  2. Pattie96%
  3. Ginny96%
  4. Juliann94%
  5. Maryjo92%
  6. Marilee92%
  7. Mimi91%
  8. Sandi91%
  9. Cathie90%
  10. Denice89%

Bottom 10

  1. Moira44%
  2. Terese50%
  3. Zina51%
  4. Deidre52%
  5. Zena52%
  6. Edie53%
  7. Joycelyn53%
  8. Caryl54%
  9. Lolita56%
  10. Aleta57%

Professional potential for Brenny

Top 10

  1. Mimi86%
  2. Carolann84%
  3. Ernestina84%
  4. Johnna81%
  5. Charleen81%
  6. Kaye80%
  7. Maryellen79%
  8. Renita79%
  9. Maribeth79%
  10. Karolyn79%

Bottom 10

  1. Deidre42%
  2. Gay42%
  3. Roxane42%
  4. Georgette42%
  5. Madonna42%
  6. Lolita44%
  7. Dori45%
  8. Zina47%
  9. Carleen48%
  10. Melodie49%

Crush potential for Brenny

Top 10

  1. Pattie96%
  2. Sherie96%
  3. Sandi96%
  4. Roxann96%
  5. Saundra96%
  6. Louann96%
  7. Carlene96%
  8. Gay96%
  9. Valarie96%
  10. Sharlene96%

Bottom 10

  1. Alfreda45%
  2. Terrie53%
  3. Lourdes56%
  4. Kaye60%
  5. Georgette61%
  6. Moira62%
  7. Twila64%
  8. Marta64%
  9. Jeanie65%
  10. Tena65%
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