Branduff

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A Dutch diminutive of Abraham, meaning 'father of a multitude' Bramble; a thicket of wild gorse. Abbreviation of Abraham and Abram. Bram Stoker was author of Dracula. Raven. Father of a multitude. In Genesis the Old Testament patriarch Abram's name was changed to Abraham when it was revealed he would be father of the Hebrew nation. Further popularized by 19th century US president Abraham Lincoln. Irish form of Abraham.

Celtic English Irish

Sword. 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', 'Beacon on the hill' or 'gorse-covered hill.'. Prince, or brave. Some scholars believe Brendan means 'stinking hair'.

English Irish Literary Teutonic

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'. Prince, or brave. Some scholars believe Brendan means 'stinking hair'. 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. From the beacon hill.

Irish

Black raven.

Irish

Surname.