BRENDON
Brendon
Brendon is a surname of British origin, derived from the Old English name Brand, meaning "firebrand" or "sword." The surname is mainly found in the southwest of England, particularly in the counties of Devon and Somerset.
Origin and Meaning
The name Brendon likely originated as a nickname for a person with a fiery or dynamic personality. It may also have been used to describe someone who was skilled with a sword or who showed great courage in battle.
Distribution and Popularity
The surname Brendon is relatively rare and is most commonly found in the counties of Devon and Somerset, where the village of Brendon in Devon may have contributed to the name's prevalence in the region.
Notable Individuals
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Nicholas Brendon (b. 1971) - American actor and writer, best known for his role as Xander Harris in the television series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."
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Travis Brendon - (b. date unknown) British author known for his works on local history and genealogy in the southwest of England.
References
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 98 people named Brendon in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Brendon.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Gavin
- John
- Richard
- Rupert
- Stuart
Female
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Lucy
- Sophia
- Suzanne
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.