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Bruno name meaning
First Name
17k
in the U.S.
since 1880
17k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
31k
in the U.S.
in 2010
31k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Bruno mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Bruno
User Submitted Origins
German
54%
Portuguese
35%
Italian
9%
African
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Italy, the name Bruno is of Italian origin and means "Dark, brown, like in brunette".
- According to a user from New York, U.S., the name Bruno is of Italian origin and means "Brown or brunette".
- According to a user from Cameroon, the name Bruno is of African origin and means "The protective love of a father".
- According to a user from Washington, U.S., the name Bruno means "Protection".
- According to a user from Ireland, the name Bruno is of Italian origin and means "Mother of many".
- A user from Nigeria says the name Bruno means "Armour of God".
- A user from Florida, U.S. says the name Bruno is of German origin and means "Bruno is a male given name. It is derived from the Old High German name Brun meaning Shield or Armor".
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- Italian philosopher who used Copernican principles to develop a pantheistic monistic philosophy; condemned for heresy by the Inquisition and burned at the stake (1548-1600)
- (Roman Catholic Church) a French cleric (born in Germany) who founded the Carthusian order in 1084 (1032-1101)
- German pope from 1049 to 1054 whose papacy was the beginning of papal reforms in the 11th century (1002-1054)
Wiktionary
From Italian, German etc continental European Bruno, name of medieval Italian and German saints and royalty, Latinized form of Old High German brūn (“brown”). The surname is mostly borrowed from Italian Bruno.
- A male given name from the Germanic languages.
- A surname.
- (folklore) A name for the bear.
- A city in Minnesota
- A village in Nebraska
- A municipality of Piedmont, Italy
- A town in Saskatchewan
Bruno was also found in the following language(s): Czech, Danish, Estonian, French, German, Italian, Latin, Latvian, Portuguese, Slovak, and Swedish
Notable Persons Named Bruno
Notable Persons Named Bruno
Bruno Mars
Bruno Mars is a singer, songwriter, record producer, and choreographer. He holds the title Grenade". Bruno was given the name Peter Gene Hernandez on October 8th, 1985 in Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Bruno Sammartino
Bruno Sammartino is a wrestler. Bruno was born on October 6th, 1935 in Pizzoferrato.
Bruno Schulz
Bruno Schulz was a writer, fine artist, literary critic, art teacher, literary criticism, and visual arts education. Bruno was born on July 12th, 1892 in Drohobych. He passed away on November 19th, 1942.
Bruno Ganz
His most notable accomplishments were from 1960 to present. Bruno was born on March 22nd, 1941 in Zürich, Switzerland.
Bruno Kirby
Bruno Kirby was an actor. His most notable accomplishments were from 1971 to 2006. Bruno was given the name Bruno Giovanni Quidaciolu, Jr. on April 28th, 1949 in New York City, New York, U.S. Bruno is also known as Bruce Kirby, Jr., and B. Kirby. He breathed his last breath on August 14th, 2006.
Bruno Martins Indi
Bruno Martins Indi is a soccer player for the FC Porto, Feyenoord, Netherlands national under-17 football team, Netherlands national under-19 football team, and Netherlands national under-21 football team. Bruno was born on February 8th, 1992 in Barreiro, Portugal. Bruno is also known as Martins Indi and Rolando Maximiliano.
- Bruno AlvesSoccer Player
- BrunoSoccer Player
- Bruno LatourScientist
- Bruno PeresSoccer Player
- Bruno SennaRacing Driver
- Bruno LangleyActor
- Bruno KreiskyMinister of Foreign Affairs
- Bruno PlatterChristian Bishop
- Bruno Mussolini
- Bruno Le MaireMember of the French National Assembly for Eure
- Bruno Soares
- Alfred DöblinWriter
- Bruno TautArchitect
- Bruno MetsuSoccer Manager
Notable Persons With the Last Name Bruno
Notable Persons With the Last Name Bruno
Giordano Bruno
Giordano Bruno was a philosopher. Giordano was born in 1548 in Nola. He left this life in 1600.
Frank Bruno
Frank Bruno is a boxer. Frank was born on November 16th, 1961 in England.
Bruno
Bruno is a soccer player for the Villarreal CF, Villarreal CF B, and Spain national football team. Bruno was born on June 12th, 1984 in Artana, Spain. Bruno is also known as Bruno.
Angelo Bruno
Angelo Bruno was a businessperson, boss (crime), american mafia, gangster, rum-running, racket (crime), businessman, crime boss, mafioso, mobster, rum runner, and racketeer. Angelo was born on May 21st, 1910 in Villalba, Sicily. Angelo is also known as The Gentle Don". He left this life on March 21st, 1980.
Dylan Bruno
Dylan Bruno is an actor and model. He has been prominent since 1995. Dylan was born on September 6th, 1972 in Milford, Connecticut, U.S.
Aaron Bruno
Aaron Bruno is an indie rock, electronic rock, and industrial rock musician. His most notable accomplishments were from 1999 to present. Aaron was given the name Aaron Richard Bruno on November 11th, 1978 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Aaron is also known as AWOL.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Bruno | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 74.09% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 7.00% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 1.19% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.62% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.15% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 15.96% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Bruno
People with the last name Bruno are most frequently White or Hispanic or Latino
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Fun Facts about the name Bruno
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