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At a Glance: Name: Brave – Meaning: courageous, bold – Origin: English (word name) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: BRAYV
Brave is a straightforward English word name, pronounced BRAYV, and its meaning sits right on the surface: courageous, bold. It's a neutral name, fitting for any gender, with a bold, clean, modern feel. There's no hidden history to dig into here — the word is the name.
Meaning & Origin of Brave
Meaning: Courageous, bold.
Origin: English (word name).
How to Pronounce Brave
Phonetic: BRAYV IPA: /ˈbreɪv/
Popularity of Brave
In Social Security data from 2008 to 2024, Brave peaked at #2505 in 2021 with 53 babies given the name, then fell back to #3329 in 2024 with 35.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 2008–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Brave mean?
Courageous, bold.
How do you pronounce Brave?
Brave is pronounced BRAYV (IPA: /ˈbreɪv/).
Is Brave a popular name right now?
Brave peaked at #2505 in 2021 and is ranked #3329 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2008–2024.)
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