When I hear the name Bran, I DO NOT think of a cereal. What my mind's eye IMMEDIATELY brings into view is a picture of a man, tall, straight & stalwart in stature, with a wide chest supported by broad, strong shoulders.
I like Bran very much!It is a short, simple name with an interesting meaning linked with nature but also with mysterious things.I prefer it as a full name because it is strong.
Despite the Bran Flakes association, I still think this is a very cool, strong sounding name. It'd make a good middle name for a kid, so he wouldn't have to deal with any Bran Flakes teasing right away.
I really like this name. I love that it is monosyllabic which to me always gives a name sense of strength. It is also the name of a very important (and strong) character within several Patricia Briggs novels.
I love Bran, but prefer Bram. I first truly discovered this name when reading The Sight by David Clement-Davies – a wonderful book! – whom was the ‘omega’ or ‘sikla’, which is the weakest in rank. Truth of it was, in the end he was loyal and showed his strength and love, even if it meant he died. Loved ‘im. Also adore that meaning. "Raven" - so handsome and gothic.