Boy name · Germanic

Bruno

“Brown, like a bear”

Meaning
Brown, like a bear
Origin
Germanic
Gender
Boy
Syllables
2
Popularity
Familiar (US top 1000)
Style
Classic
Used in
Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Italian, German

Nicknames for Bruno

What friends, grandparents and the playground will call them, depending on where they grow up.

Portuguese
Bruninho

What people expect from a Bruno

Bruno is built from soft sounds. Studies of name sounds find people expect someone with a soft name to be warm, agreeable and calm.

The meaning is about strength. A name can't give a child strength, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.

Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.

Bruno: name scorecard

Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.

100/100

Great choice

Bruno

  • International readabilityReads well across languages, already used in 4 language areas.
  • Easy to say and spellSays itself: 2 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
  • Not too common, not too strangeThe sweet spot: familiar to everyone, but rarely a duplicate in the class.
  • Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
  • Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
  • A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Brown, like a bear".
Advertisement

Names with a similar meaning

LiamHenryWilliamLeoAlexanderEthanMasonJosiahGabrielEzekiel

More Germanic names

HenryWilliamCharlesEverettMiloEmmettCharlieBernardoFernandoHugo

Did you know?

Germans have a word for teachers' bias against children named Kevin: Kevinismus.

Kaiser (2009), University of Oldenburg

Questions about Bruno

What does the name Bruno mean?

Bruno is a boy's name of Germanic origin meaning "Brown, like a bear".

Is Bruno a boy or girl name?

Bruno is usually a boy's name.

How popular is the name Bruno?

Bruno is familiar in the US, without being common. It is used in Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Italian, German.

What are nicknames for Bruno?

Common nicknames for Bruno are Bruninho.

Fun, but true. Name meanings come from common etymologies, which sometimes disagree. Height and weight paths are estimates from population growth data and published studies, not a medical assessment. If you're worried about your child's growth, talk to your paediatrician. Full disclaimer