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Origin: Irish

Meaning: raven

Help baby take wing with the name Brannon. A boy’s name of Irish origin, this surname-turned-first name means “raven.” Interestingly, this name may also have an alternative meaning, deriving from the word braon, meaning “sorrow.” While ravens have often been associated with loss, they also have connections with prophecy and insight in many stories, acting as psychopomps or guiding forces that connect the material and spirit worlds. If you fancy gifting baby with a spooky yet meaningful name such as this, while simultaneously connecting your little raven to their heritage, then Brannon is sure to be a feather in baby’s cap.