What origin is the name Branwyn?

Branwyn comes from scottish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Branwyn a popular name?

Branwyn is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Branwyn?

Names from the same scottish tradition pair naturally with Branwyn — for example Rory, Malcolm, Lennox. You can browse more on our scottish names page.

Branwyn

Q: Is Branwyn a rare name?

Yes. Branwyn does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Branwyn

Branwyn

Girl

scottish

2 syllables

Branwyn is a scottish girl's name meaning "A Scottish and Welsh name meaning white-breasted. In mythology, she is known as the daughter of Llyr.".

The meaning of Branwyn is "A Scottish and Welsh name meaning white-breasted. In mythology, she is known as the daughter of Llyr." — a girl name of scottish origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: scottish
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Scottish and Welsh name meaning white-breasted. In mythology, she is known as the daughter of Llyr.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Branwyn

Very rare in US records

What does Branwyn mean?

Branwyn is a girl name of scottish origin meaning "A Scottish and Welsh name meaning white-breasted. In mythology, she is known as the daughter of Llyr.".