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Meanings

English Baby Names Meaning:

In English Baby Names the meaning of the name Brandon is: Derived from a surname and place name based on the Old English for 'hill covered with broom'. Broom is a prolific weed. Also, 'From the beacon hill'.

Irish Baby Names Meaning:

In Irish Baby Names the meaning of the name Brandon is: Prince, or brave. Some scholars believe Brendan means 'stinking hair'.

Shakespearean Baby Names Meaning:

In Shakespearean Baby Names the meaning of the name Brandon is: Henry VI, 2' Sir John Stanley. 'Henry VI, Part III' Sir William Stanley. 'As You Like It' A country fellow, in love with Audrey. 'The Merry Wives of Windsor' A boy, son to Page. 'Richard III' Sir William Catesby. 'Richard III' Sir William Brandon.

Teutonic Baby Names Meaning:

In Teutonic Baby Names the meaning of the name Brandon is: From the beacon hill.

American Baby Names Meaning:

In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Brandon is: Prince, or brave. Some scholars believe Brendan means 'stinking hair'.

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