Origin, Meaning and History of Brenden
Brenden is a popular spelling variant of the Irish masculine name Brendan. The name’s roots can be traced back to the Old Irish name Bréanainn, taken from the Old Welsh word ‘breenhin,’ which translates to ‘king’ or ‘prince.’
If the name is derived from the Proto-Celtic word ‘brigantīnos,’ the meaning of the name changes to someone who is ‘outstanding’ or ‘preeminent.’
The name can also be associated in Norwegian culture as a habitational name. For example, there are multiple farms in southeastern Norway named Brenden, which ultimately means an area or land being cleared for cultivation by burning.
According to Irish history, a legendary traveler and seafarer also shared the name. St. Brenden, popularly known as Brendan the Voyager or Brendan the Navigator. He was a Celtic saint and abbot. It was said that he, along with seventeen other monks, sailed the Atlantic Ocean and reached North America.
The Irish and English forms of the name were probably derived from the medieval Latin form of the name Brendanus. The English variants of the name can be spelled Brandon, Brennan, and Brendon, whereas the Irish prefer the spellings Breandán or Breanndán.
While the name Brenden is yet to be found in fiction or literature, Brendan is a popular choice for fictional characters in television shows and movies. However, there are some famous personalities named Brenden such asBrenden Adams, an American who was previously recognized as the tallest teenager in the world. He is 2.34 meters tall.Brenden Russell Aaronsonis an American soccer player who serves as an attacking midfielder or winger for both Leeds United in the Premier League and the United States national team.Brenden Richard Jeffersonis an American actor who appeared in several films and TV shows as a child. He is best known for portraying the character of X-Ray in the movie ‘Holes.’
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Brenden On The Popularity Chart
The name Brenden has seen a steep rise and fall in popularity. Check out the graphs below for a better understanding of the name’s growth over time.
Popularity Over Time
The name grew in popularity from 1980 till 2000 when it reached its peak. It had 1,394 babies per million sharing the name before it came down to 103 babies per million using the name in 2021.
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The name has been going down in ranking since 1984 and hit its lowest in 2007 at 20,891. It saw a slow climb in the following years and stood at 18,903 in 2020.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Brenden?
The name Brenden means brave and unafraid.
2. What is the origin of the name Brenden?
Brenden has a Celtic origin.
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