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At a Glance: Name: Wrenna – Meaning: small bird, an elaboration of the name Wren – Origin: English – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: REN-ah
Wrenna is an English name, an elaboration of Wren, and it carries the same meaning: small bird. Pronounced REN-ah, it fits parents drawn to bohemian, nature-inspired names. You may see it claimed that Wren-based names mean 'king,' from old folklore calling the wren the 'king of birds' — but that's a legend, not the actual meaning; the name simply denotes the bird itself.
Meaning & Origin of Wrenna
Meaning: Small bird, an elaboration of the name wren.
Origin: English.
A common claim: Wren-based names are sometimes said to mean 'king,' referencing old folklore calling the wren the 'king of birds' Actually: That royal association is folklore, not etymology — the word simply denotes the small songbird itself; the legend doesn't change its literal meaning.
How to Pronounce Wrenna
Phonetic: REN-ah IPA: /ˈrɛnə/
Popularity of Wrenna
SSA records show Wrenna ranking #2625 in 2024, with just 67 babies given the name that year — both its latest and its peak across the 2006-2024 data range.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 2006–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Wrenna mean?
Small bird, an elaboration of the name wren.
How do you pronounce Wrenna?
Wrenna is pronounced REN-ah (IPA: /ˈrɛnə/).
Is Wrenna a popular name right now?
Wrenna is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #2625 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2006–2024.)
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