Brannoc
/ˈbrænək/noun
A traditional form of the name of Saint Brannoc, a sixth-century Welsh or Brythonic saint associated with Braunton in Devon.
Did you know?Saint Brannoc is traditionally credited with founding or inspiring the name of Braunton, while the raven was a powerful prophetic and war-associated symbol in Celtic tradition.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Celtic
Proto-Celtic
*branā
“Raven or crow; a reconstructed Celtic word associated with the bird’s dark plumage and omen symbolism.”
Early Medieval
Brythonic
*Branoc
“A personal name probably formed from bran, “raven,” with a diminutive or adjectival suffix.”
6th Century
Brythonic
Branoc
“The traditional name of a Welsh or Brythonic Christian saint.”
Medieval Period
Latin / English
Brannocus / Brannoc
“Latinized and English-recorded forms of the saint’s name in medieval traditions connected with Braunton.”
Modern English
English
Brannoc
“An archaic or historical proper name, also found in variant forms such as Branoc and Brannock.”