First name Brandt - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
English, Scandinavian
Nameday
Meaning
The male first name Brandt has a German origin and means "glowing sword". The name is a variant of the name "Brant", which was used in the Middle Ages as a designation for a brave warrior. Brandt is a rare first name, mainly found in Germany, the Netherlands, and Scandinavia. In Norse mythology, Brandt is also the name of a god of fire and blacksmithing.
Famous people with the first name Brandt
- Brandt Snedeker (American PGA Tour golfer)
- Willy Brandt (Politician)
- Julian Brandt (German footballer)
- Betsy Brandt (American actress)
- Lesley-Ann Brandt (South African actress)
- Karl Brandt (German physician)
- Charlie Brandt (Person)
- Thordis Brandt (Person)