What does the name Brenda mean?

Brenda means sword. The name is connected with an uncertain origin.

It could have derived from the Scandinavian language, rather than the Celtic language. In addition it is possible that Brenda is from the Old Norse term meaning "(flaming) sword" The name Brenda's masculine version is Brendan.

What does the name Brenda mean?

• Origin: Germanic
• Quick Meaning: Flame
• Number of letters: 6, Those 6 letters total to 26
• Gender: Girl
• Teutonic: Sword.
• Scottish: Female From the Norse, meaning sword or torch.
• Norse: Female Feminine form of the Norse masculine name Name, meaning sword or torch.
• Irish: Female Feminine form of Brendan: Prince, little raven, or beacon on the hill. Some scholars believe Brendan means 'stinking hair'.
• Gaelic: Female Little raven.

Positive traits of Brenda

• Good leadership
• Intelligent
• Loves family
• Caring

Negative traits of Brenda

• Can get annoyed with others
• Worries too much