Comments for the name Brendan

Brendan Behan was an important Irish writer (and IRA activist).

Actors Brendan Fraser and Brendan Gleeson are famous bearers of this name.

Brendan is famous in Brittany too, spelt the same in place names, more often Brandan as given name.

Actually, Brendan seems to have three meanings depending on your source. Many sites and books claim it means 'smelly hair', some say, as this one, that it means 'prince'. However, Bruce Lansky's books claim it means 'little raven'. I'm not sure which is true, I looked it up extensively once and got varied answers. 'Prince' as a meaning is very rare to find, 'little raven' is listed as the most common meaning.

It should be noted, however, that Bruce Lansky is notoriously inaccurate when it comes to meanings and origins (Mackenzie meaning "child of the wise leader", anyone?).

Brendan is a great name for a boy, very easy to grow up with.

I absolutely love this name! I am expecting my first son and will give this name to my child. It is a beautiful, strong Irish name which gives the impression of strong character, charm, handsomeness, intelligence. I love it!

Brendan was chracter´s name from the TV show "Step by Step". He played by Josh Byrne.

Pronounced Bren-din.

This is my name, I love it, easy to grow up with, very laid back sounding, very Irish, and not as Beverly Hills 90210 as Brandon. I love my name so much. I pronounce it BREN-din.

Brendan Benson is a Detroit musician, and a member of The Raconteurs, with Jack White, Jack Lawrence, and Patrick Keeler.

Brendan Shanahan is a professional ice hockey player. He plays for the New York Rangers.

I have a very good association with this name. I have always loved this name, and if I have a son, I plan on naming him Brendan. I think Brendan is a beautiful name for a boy.

Heard a girl named Brendan and was really annoyed. It means "prince". How feminine is THAT? I think it's a good Irish name for a boy.

I love the name Brendan, especially as it is the name of one of my best friends. I think he's the only Brendan I know. There's more Brandon's but I prefer Brendan a lot more.

Brendan is the main character in "The Secret of Kells" which is an animated movie based on Irish Mythology.

Brendan Sheerin is the tour guide on the British reality show, "Coach Trip".

It's very handsome!

Brendan Coyle is an actor who bears the name.

Brendan James, a famous singer/songwriter, has this name.

Brendan Brady is an aggressive man in HollyOaks.

The Galician form is Brandán (Bra-n-DAN) and the Gaelic form is Breandán (Bre-an-DAN)

Lovely name. Easy to grow up with. It's a fitting name at any stage in life- I can see it on a baby, child, teen, adult of any profession, as well as an old man. I like it spelled Brendon better, but that's just me. GREAT name.:)

Brendan Joseph Hansen (born 1981 in Haverford Township, Pennsylvania) is an American swimmer.