Bran Name Meaning & Origin
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- Meanings and history of the name Bran
Bran means "raven" or "crow" (Ironic, I know) in several Celtic languages. This name was popular in the Middle Ages, especially in Ireland and Wales.
Pronounced: BRAWN (Irish), Bran (Welsh)- Famous real-life people named Bran
Bran the Blessed is a giant and king of Britain in Welsh mythology. He is a pagan god of prophecy, the arts, war, music, writing.
- Bran in song, story & screen
Stephen Lawhead's King Raven Trilogy's main character is named Bran. The trilogy is based on the legend of Robin Hood set in Wales with main character named Rhi Bran y Hud.
Brandon Stark, from George R. R. Martin's 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series.