Bruno Name Meaning & Origin
Bruno
Origin of the name Bruno:
From the German bruno (brown). The name was borne by St. Bruno of Cologne (1030—1101), a German monk and founder of the Carthusian Order. Var: Brunon.
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- Comments and insights on the name Bruno
Bruno and it's female variant Bruna are so, so common in Brazil it's annoying. However, if you're not from Brazil and don't live there, go for it, it's a beautiful name!
- Personal experiences with the name Bruno
My nephew's name is Bruno and I think its a beautiful name and it fits him well, his middle name is Santino.
Also know a Bruno from the TV series Casi Angeles, very special person, his middle name is Simon (Si-MON)- Nicknames for Bruno
Brunito
- Meanings and history of the name Bruno
Derived from the Germanic element brun "armour, protection" or brun "brown". In folklore, Bruno means brown bear.
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Bruno Gutzeit (born 1966), French butterfly swimmer
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Bruno Mars, American singer
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Bruno Munari, Italian industrial designer
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Bruno S., actor
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Bruno (webcomic), a web comic by Christopher Baldwin
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