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Origin: Irish

Meaning: Sorrow; Raven; Drop; Brave

Brenan is an Irish boy’s name that means “sorrow” and comes from the word braon. It can also be interpreted as “raven,” “drop,” or “brave.” In Gaelic, it first appeared as the name O Braondin, which is a variant of the name Brennan. It’s related to the Irish last names Ó Branáin and Mac Branáin. Honor an Irish connection with this lovely classic Irish name.