Brainard - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Brainard \b-raina-

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "courageous raven".

Brainard has 2 variant forms: Brainerd and Braynard.

Baby names that sound like Brainard are Bearnard and Barnard.

Brainard is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#8506 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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