Brenda

Meanings

Gaelic Baby Names Meaning:

In Gaelic Baby Names the meaning of the name Brenda is: Little raven.

Irish Baby Names Meaning:

In Irish Baby Names the meaning of the name Brenda is: Prince, little raven, or beacon on the hill. Some scholars believe Brendan means 'stinking hair'.

Norse Baby Names Meaning:

In Norse Baby Names the meaning of the name Brenda is: Norse masculine name Brand, meaning sword or torch.

Scottish Baby Names Meaning:

In Scottish Baby Names the meaning of the name Brenda is: From the Norse, meaning sword or torch, this name was originally used only in the Shetland Isles of Scotland, but spread to other parts of the English-speaking world after Brenda appeared as a heroine in Sir Walter Scott's 1822 novel The Pirate.

Teutonic Baby Names Meaning:

In Teutonic Baby Names the meaning of the name Brenda is: Sword.

American Baby Names Meaning:

In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Brenda is: Sword.