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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. Effie96%
  2. Reba96%
  3. Sondra95%
  4. Sallie94%
  5. Rhoda94%
  6. May93%
  7. Selma92%
  8. Nannie92%
  9. Dorothea89%
  10. Celia88%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruthie45%
  2. Inez50%
  3. Bernadine52%
  4. Beulah55%
  5. Alberta57%
  6. Ramona57%
  7. Antoinette60%
  8. Nettie60%
  9. Geneva62%
  10. Addie62%

Love potential for Brenny

Top 10

  1. Jeannette94%
  2. Nannie92%
  3. Jeannine87%
  4. Susie87%
  5. May84%
  6. Dorothea83%
  7. Olive83%
  8. Goldie83%
  9. Selma82%
  10. Myrna81%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola51%
  2. Alberta55%
  3. Olga57%
  4. Iva58%
  5. Hilda58%
  6. Fern58%
  7. Opal58%
  8. Elva59%
  9. Inez60%
  10. Ruthie61%

Professional potential for Brenny

Top 10

  1. Eunice83%
  2. Addie83%
  3. Cecelia81%
  4. Alta80%
  5. Eugenia78%
  6. Inez77%
  7. Bettye76%
  8. Mollie76%
  9. Mamie76%
  10. Bette76%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola42%
  2. Ila49%
  3. Estella49%
  4. Rhoda50%
  5. Iva52%
  6. Lizzie53%
  7. Elva54%
  8. Lela54%
  9. Opal54%
  10. Melba56%

Crush potential for Brenny

Top 10

  1. Rhoda96%
  2. Nannie96%
  3. Susie96%
  4. Effie96%
  5. Jeannine94%
  6. Melba93%
  7. Sallie93%
  8. Etta92%
  9. Carmela92%
  10. Selma92%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruthie42%
  2. Inez42%
  3. Alberta45%
  4. Ramona51%
  5. Hilda53%
  6. Addie53%
  7. Bernadine53%
  8. Geneva54%
  9. Harriett56%
  10. Henrietta56%
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