Brendan

Brendan is a masculine given name in the English language. It is derived from the Gaelic name Bréanainn, which is in turn derived from the earlier Old Irish Brénainn. The mediaeval Latin form of the name, Brendanus, has influenced the modern English and Irish forms.

Etymology[edit | edit source]

The Old Irish Brénainn is derived from a borrowing of the Welsh language word breenhín, meaning "a prince". Both the English Brendan and the modern Irish Breandán are derived from the mediaeval Latin form Brendanus.

People[edit | edit source]

There are several notable people named Brendan, including:

Brendan Behan (1923–1964), Irish poet, short story writer, novelist, and playwright
Brendan Fraser (born 1968), Canadian-American actor
Brendan Gleeson (born 1955), Irish actor and film director
Brendan Rodgers (born 1973), Northern Irish football coach and former player

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