Branley

With a meaning like "raven's valor," the masculine name Branley resonates with anyone who appreciates bravery, Celtic lore, and the macabre. Branley is a last name of Irish origin as the Anglicization of Ó Branghaile. In Celtic mythology, the raven is a revered animal that symbolizes many aspects of this ancient belief system. Ravens represent the Irish goddess known as the Morrigan, who can take the form of a raven and is a protector of warriors. The raven is also a totem of Morgan le Fay, the Queen of Faeries in pan-Celtic legend, sometimes considered the Queen of Dark Faeries—tricksters who can shapeshift into ravens. Another fearsome figure, the banshee, takes the form of a raven and will act as a herald of death. Dark and broody, Branley's chipper vibe is juxtaposed with its mystical undertones and emboldened by its courageous heart.