Old German

Bruno

Pronounced BROO-nohShare

Meaning: Possibly armor or brown

  • Boy
  • Familiar
  • 2 syllables

The story

Bruno may come from a Germanic element for armor and protection or from the word for brown. Its established European use is clearer than a single certain translation.

Nicknames

  • Bru

Spellings & variants

  • Brunon
  • Brunello

Popularity

Familiar

In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.

Similar position in the latest US rankings

Style

Origins

Bruno comes from Old German.

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Fame and land; second element debated

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Famous in battle

Rare gem
Old German

Otto

Wealth; fortune

Familiar
Old German

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Power of the army

Familiar
German

Conrad

Brave counsel

FamiliarRising
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