Comments on: Name of the Day: Brendan

By: Lyndsay Jenness

Lyndsay Jenness — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:55:09 +0000

Brendan was my favorite boys name for a while, I think it was when I was in high school. It’s completely off my list now because my nephew’s name is Brandon. I think it’s a cool name. I like that it’s not unusual, but has a more interesting sound than Brandon. Also I think it’s more likely to always be said in full. My nephew is more often called Bran, but I don’t think that would happen so much with Brendan, it just sort of rolls off the tongue better.

By: athgirl

athgirl — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:40:00 +0000

I love Brendan! His sound is much fresher than Brandon to me; that could be because I knew a lot of Brandons around my age in school. But for me, Brendan also rolls off the tongue easier. I would definitely consider this for my own child one day but I think my other half rejected it. Oh well, hopefully Brendan will remain in steady use!

And Lola, Brendyn is awful!! Especially since ‘y’ is so linked to girls’ names now and like you said, it doesn’t change the pronunciation at all.

By: JNE

JNE — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:46:58 +0000

Brendan is fine. It doesn’t stand out to me much in a positive or negative light. I did/do know quite a few Brandon/ Brendan/ Brentons – they tend to be in their 20s and 30s, which is maybe the only thing that feels a little odd about naming a baby the same. But there’s certainly nothing offensive about the name for me. All in all, I wouldn’t bat an eyelash if I ran across a baby Brendan.

By: Lola

Lola — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:06:44 +0000

I like Brendan. I have a friend with grandsons: Tyler & Brendyn. Yeah, She put the y in becuase “It’s said better that way” she said the last time I saw the kids. I think I said something along the lines of “It’s said the same spelled Brendan, too” and kind of left it there. I wasn’t about to argue the point beyond that and she didn’t pursue it. But I know she’s thinking about changing the spelling becuase he started preschool last fall and the kids are always spelling it Brendan, which is driving her bananas. I’ve got my fingers crossed she goes to the standard spelling.

I do like Brendan, he’s strong, handsome and charming. What’s not to like, beyond his two syllable ends in N thing? I’m not a fan of Br- myself but I find Brendan fresher than Brian (I know a 4 year old Brian too), and think Brendan’s snappier than Brandon, which bugs me for the “brand”. And I like that he’s modern sounding but has a nice history. All in all, I can think of worse things to choose (Brayden, anyone?) . Brendan gets a sold “thumbsup: from me and a Huzzah!