Brendan from Brendanus, the Latinized form of the Irish name Bréanainn which was derived from a Welsh word meaning "prince". Saint Brendan was a 6th-century Irish abbot who, according to legend, crossed the Atlantic and reached North America with 17 other monks.
Saintly namesake: Brendan the Navigator was an Irish monastic saint famed for legendary sea voyages. He is one of several saints named Brendan and is celebrated for his adventurous spirit and faith. (May 16 · 6th century)
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