224 Breton Baby Names From The Land Of Legends

Bretons are thought to be the natives of Brittany, a region in France (1). And Breton baby names reflect the strong artisans’ legacy of their ancient Altmer rule, cherishing nobility and power. The Bretons are considered to be especially religious and follow the Roman Catholic faith. Every town has its own patron saint, and the people honor them by immortalizing the saints as wooden statues in their churches. They are worshiped with great respect and often prayed for relief from the people’s sickness. Thus, the Bretons are a diverse group of people with interesting histories, traditions, and a deeply rooted faith. All of these influences can be seen in their names, such as Annick, meaning ‘God is gracious,’ Meriadoc, meaning ‘sea Lord,’ and Youenn, meaning ‘little archer.’ These names are mainly inspired by real-world French, English, and Gaelic names but are modified to give them the perfect Old English or Breton feel. But that’s not a hard-and-fast rule. Breton also uses plenty of unusual names that do not seem to fit any particular pattern. On the other hand, the family names or surnames are mainly normal French, English, or Gaelic last names. Breton baby names were at the height of their popularity in 1972, with over 2.975% of boys given Breton names and six of them appearing in the top 1,000 name list. The frequency of use may have declined over the years, but that doesn’t mean they are no longer in use. Breton names are still quite popular in Europe, especially among the Celtic Britons inhabiting the Brittany region. And if you are also one of those people who are curious to know more about the unique historical names, you’ll find our list of Breton baby boys’ and girls’ names handy. Take a look!

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Evan		Boy	Yahweh is gracious; God is gracious; Youth; Born from the yew tree
Ronan		Boy	Little seal; A pledge; An oath
Brian		Boy	High; Power; Hill
Brendan		Boy	Fiery hill; Prince; King
Brittany-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Key-Insights		Girl	From Britain; From the land of Britons
Mikael		Boy	Who is like God
Maelynn		Girl	Princess; Chief; Month of May
Aleyna		Girl	To us; Gentle; Soft; Handsome; Little rock
Brenden		Boy	Prince; King; Outstanding
Nael		Boy	God has given; Blessed and generous
Laina		Girl	Little rock; Handsome; Dark; Wave; Of Magdala; Path
Alanni		Unisex	Little rock; Handsome
Mai		Girl	Water; Love; Dance; Beloved
Aela		Girl	Angel; Messenger
Rogue		Boy	Arrogant; Haughty; Excess; Exuberance
Yannick		Unisex	God is gracious
Alany		Unisex	Orange tree; Orange fruit; Little rock; Handsome
Braya		Girl	Brave; Fine
Rhydian		Boy	Red; Crossing
Maelie		Girl	A princess; Chieftain; Mother; Lily
Eliaz		Boy	My God is strong; Yahweh is my God
Izabell		Girl	My God is an oath
Laniah		Unisex	Little rock; Handsome; Light; World
Alania		Unisex	Little rock; Handsome
Nona		Girl	Ninth; Dove; Firstborn daughter; Nun
Eon-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Its-Origin-&-Popularity		Unisex	Yahweh is gracious;
Maeli-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Prince; Chieftain; Lord
Renan-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-Nicknames		Unisex	Little seal; Seal
Yann		Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Muriel		Girl	Bright sea; God's myrrh
Andreya		Girl	Masculine; Manly; Virile
Tylia		Unisex	Heritage; Wealth; Fortune
Alano		Boy	Little rock; Handsome
Ewen		Boy	Born of the yew tree
Maze		Unisex	Gift of Yahweh; Honor; Love; Affection
Trever		Boy	A large homestead; Settlement; Big village; Great victory; Superiority
Solenn		Girl	Religious; Sunlight; Eastern wind; Sun
Bren-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity-Guide		Boy	King; Prince; Heat
Even		Boy	God is gracious; Victor with good fortune
Yanna		Girl	God is gracious; Yahweh is merciful
Alonnah		Boy	Little rock; Handsome
Alem		Boy	Scholar; Noble protection; Little rock
Enora		Girl	Honor; Dignity
Maden		Boy	Good
Armel		Boy	Bear prince; Bear chieftain
Avel		Boy	A fresh and refreshing breath of air
Brandan		Boy	King; Prince; Hill covered with broom
Elleanna		Unisex	Little rock; Favor; Grace
Lanya		Unisex	Little rock; Handsome; Light; World
Alaine-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Little rock; Beautiful; Joyous
Alann		Boy	Little Rock; Harmony; Handsome
Alaan		Unisex	Little rock; Handsome; Flag bearer
Ke		Unisex	Hair; Rejoice
Jud		Boy	To flow; Descend; Praised; Generous
Gaelen		Boy	Healer; Calm; Descendant of Gallán
Gaelle		Girl	My father is joy
Yanick		Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Alera		Unisex	Enough; Ruler of all; To choose
Carlens		Boy	Settlement of free men
Erwan:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-History-&-Pronunciation		Boy	Yew
Maela		Unisex	Prince; Chieftain; Lord
Hervey		Boy	Battle worthy
Divi		Girl	Beloved; Glorious; Sun-like glow
Allaina		Girl	Torch; Bright; Light; Rock; Handsome
Kado		Unisex	Battle
Konan		Unisex	Born on Wednesday; Little wolf; Little hound
Loana		Girl	Light
Aliha		Unisex	Respected; Noble; Exalted
Launa		Girl	Little rock; Handsome
Solenne		Girl	Sunlight; Religious; Solemn; Eastern winds;
Solen		Unisex	Religious
Joycee		Unisex	Lord; To rejoice
Alanda		Unisex	Little rock; Harmony
Brien		Boy	High; Power; Hill
Alayn		Boy	Little rock; Handsome
Naelle		Unisex	God has given; Blessed and generous
Deniel		Boy	God is my judge
Jabel		Unisex	A stream
Kristof		Boy	Bearing Christ
Harvi		Unisex	Battle worthy; Strong warrior
Lohan		Unisex	Light
Nohan		Unisex	Lamb
Per		Boy	The person who is like a rock or stone
Brittnay		Girl	From Brittany; From Britain; From the land of Britons
Gael		Girl	My father is joy
Serj		Boy	Servant
Gaella		Girl	Gael; Irishman
Anael:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-Variations-&-More		Unisex	God answers; Grace of God
Harvie		Unisex	Battle worthy
Tilia-Name-Meaning:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Girl	Heritage; Fortune; Lime or teil tree
Aileana		Girl	Little rock; Handsome
Alaena		Girl	Little rock; Handsome"
Felisia		Girl	Lucky; Successful
Jil-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-&-Numerology		Unisex	Downy-bearded; Young goat
Evanne		Girl	God is gracious; Graceful life
Maelia		Unisex	Prince; Chieftain; Lord
Sharleez		Girl	Man; Army
Lenai-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation-And-Unique-Variations		Girl	Porch; Moon; Torch; Corposant; Of Magdala; Tower
Ailean		Boy	Little rock; Handsome
Anick		Girl	God is gracious; Favor

Infographic: Traditional And Meaningful Breton Baby Names

Parents who want to honor their Breton heritage may consider Breton names for their children. These names have a rich heritage and culture and help children feel more connected to their roots. We curated a list of wonderful Breton baby names for your precious little one, and you can find them in this infographic.

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