Brede

  • Boy
  • 5 letters
Danish Scandinavian Glacier.
Norse Broad.

Brede is a boy’s name of Danish, Norse and Scandinavian origin. Meaning in Danish and Scandinavian: Glacier. Meaning in Norse: Broad. The name has 5 letters.

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