Brave

Pronunciation: [ br-AYV ]

Girl Name #11,776 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Brave is a girl name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced br-AYV.

Parents who love the name Brave often also consider Bridget, Bruce, Bryant .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #11,776
Total SSA Count: 9

Nicknames

Bra Bry Braie

Also a Boy Name

Brave is also used as a boy name, ranked #3383.

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Bridget Bruce Bryant Bruno Brad Bradford Bradley Brooks

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brave

Is Brave a boy or girl name?

Brave is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #11776. As a boy name, it is ranked #3383. Brave is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Brave?

Brave is pronounced br-AYV.

How popular is the name Brave?

Brave is currently ranked #11776 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Brave?

Common nicknames for Brave include Bra, Bry, and Braie.

Is Brave a common or rare name?

Brave is an uncommon name, ranked #11776 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Brave

Brave is a girl name .

Is Brave a boy or girl name? Brave is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #11,776 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,383. Brave is more commonly used as a boy name.

Brave is currently ranked #11,776 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Brave include Bra, Bry, and Braie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.