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Origin: Norse

Meaning: Sword; Fiery torch

Fire baby’s flames with the boy’s name Brando! An Italian variant of the Old Norse name Brand, Brando means “sword” or “fiery torch.” Your little warrior will have no trouble standing up for what they believe in and defending themselves with a crackling name such as this. Most famously associated with one of the world’s greatest actors, Marlon Brando, this surname-turned-first name sounds effortlessly cool and timeless. And, when baby is old enough, you can introduce them to the works of their namesake, with gems like Apocalypse Now, The Godfather, and A Streetcar Named Desire, to name a few.