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Brennan

Pronunciation: [ br-EHN-uhn ]

Girl Name #6,661 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Brennan is a girl name, recorded for 18 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced br-EHN-uhn.

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

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#6,661
Total SSA Count
18

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Bre Bry Breie Brenie

Also a Boy Name

Brennan is also used as a boy name, ranked #1058.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brennan

Is Brennan a boy or girl name?
Brennan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #6661. As a boy name, it is ranked #1058. Brennan is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Brennan?
Brennan is pronounced br-EHN-uhn.
How popular is the name Brennan?
Brennan is currently ranked #6661 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Brennan?
Common nicknames for Brennan include Bre, Bry, Breie, and Brenie.
Is Brennan a common or rare name?
Brennan is an uncommon name, ranked #6661 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Brennan

Brennan is a girl name .

Is Brennan a boy or girl name? Brennan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #6,661 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,058. Brennan is more commonly used as a boy name.

Brennan is currently ranked #6,661 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Brennan include Bre, Bry, Breie, and Brenie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Brennan include Brenda, Brenna, Brenley, Brenlee, Brenleigh . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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