Sword or beacon of light combined with lake
A modern American blend combining the Irish name Brenda, meaning 'sword' or 'prince', with the popular suffix -lyn, often associated with the Welsh word for 'lake'. It represents a fusion of traditional Celtic roots with a contemporary rhythmic ending.
Less common today
Brendalyn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,864 in 2017.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
