At a Glance
- Meaning
- Broad island
- Origin
- Old Norse
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- BRES-ay
Bressay is an Old Norse unisex name meaning “broad island”. It appears in our list of 200+ Island Baby Names for Families Who Love the Sea.
Meaning & Origin of Bressay
Meaning: Broad island.
Origin: Old Norse.
Source: Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Bressay
BRES-ay
Popularity of Bressay
Bressay doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Bressay
Similar Names
Lewis · Harris · Yell · Orkney · Aran · Inishmore
