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Gender Masculine
Usage Irish
Other Forms FormsBreffny (standard anglicized form). Other anglicizations or variant spellings: Breffne, Breffney, Breffni, Breffnie, Brefne, Brefney, Brefni, Brefnie, Brefny
Meaning & History
Likely derived from Bréifne (also Bréfne), the name of a medieval Irish kingdom. The meaning of its name is uncertain, as it is disputed amongst scholars. Some derive the name from Old Irish brí meaning "hill", whilst others state that it is derived from the feminine given name Bréfne.