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Bronagh

Girl name · 48 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Bronagh: 48 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 7 births in 1997.

The name Bronagh comes from the Irish and Scottish Gaelic word *brón*, meaning “sorrow” or “sadness,” though it is often affectionately linked to the poetic notion of a sorrowful beauty. It is a distinctively feminine name, most common in Ireland and Northern Ireland, and is sometimes anglicised as Brona. Among its notable bearers are Northern Irish actress Bronagh Waugh, known for her roles in *Derry Girls* and *The Fall*, and Irish actress Bronagh Murphy. While the name does not have strong place connections, it shares a linguistic root with the Welsh name Bronwen, though the two are unrelated in origin. Despite its melancholic meaning, Bronagh has an enduring, lyrical charm that has made it a beloved