Bruno
Bruno comes from the Germanic "brun," meaning brown or shield. Saint Bruno (c.1030-1101) was the 11th-century German monk who founded the Carthusian order. Bruno entered the US top 1000 in 2015 and continues to climb. Bruno Mars (born 1985), the singer whose "Uptown Funk" (2014) and "24K Magic" (2016) defined an era, is the most famous modern bearer. Bruno is a male name of Germanic origin that means "Brown, shield". Brisk, Germanic, and a little musical. The name sounds confident. Brunos tend to be expressive. US re-entered top 1000 in 2015. Rising. Well-known people named Bruno include Bruno Mars (singer), Saint Bruno (founder of Carthusians), Bruno (Germanic name). Common variations and related forms of Bruno include Bruni (Italian), Brunello (Italian diminutive), Bru (nickname).