Brandon

Brandon is a boy’s name of English, Irish, Literary and Teutonic origin. Meaning in English: 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’. Meaning in Irish: Prince, or brave. Some scholars believe Brendan means ‘stinking hair’. Meaning in Literary: 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. Meaning in Teutonic: From the beacon hill. Brandon is a variant of Brendan. The name has 7 letters.