Bruno Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Bruno Name at a Glance

Name	Bruno
Meaning	From the Old German 'brun' meaning brown. Famous bearers: three 10th and 11th century German saints, one of whom founded the Carthusian order of monks. Used occasionally in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages.
Origin	German
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Bruno Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Bruno means “From the Old German 'brun' meaning brown. Famous bearers: three 10th and 11th century German saints, one of whom founded the Carthusian order of monks. Used occasionally in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Bruno Name Origin

Our database records Bruno under German origin. Browse more German baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Bruno a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Bruno is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Bruno

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