The nameBruna
Bruna is the Italian and Portuguese feminine of Bruno. In France it was mostly given in the 1920s and 1930s.
- Girl's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Like Bruno, it comes from the Germanic brun, "brown", or "armour".
Origin
Germanic, through Italian.
History
Bruna came to France with Italian immigration between the wars. It peaked in the 1920s, then became rare. A few families give it again today.
Popularity of the name Bruna
Bruna in France
Bruna was most popular in France in the 1920s, with 335 births over the decade, 18% of all recorded babies named Bruna. Its rise began around 1913, and it peaked in 1926. Half of all babies named Bruna in France were born before 1956, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 24 births a year on average, against 15 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Bruna in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bruna mean?
Like Bruno, it comes from the Germanic brun, "brown", or "armour".
What is the origin of the name Bruna?
Germanic, through Italian.
Is Bruna a girl's or a boy's name?
Bruna is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Bruna?
Variants and related names of Bruna include Bruno.