Friday, July 20, 2007

Meaning and origin of Brendan

Origin: Celtic

Meaning: Raven.


Origin: Gaelic

Meaning: Brave.


Origin: German

Meaning: Flame.


Origin: Irish

Meaning: Prince. Some scholars believe Brendan means 'stinking hair' Famous bearer: 6th century Irish abbot St Brendan founded a monastery at Clonfert in County Galway; then is said to have sailed across the Atlantic on a voyage of discovery.
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