Brendan Behan, an Irish writer

Brendan Schulze, Guardian of Darknessin W.I.T.C.H.

Saint Brendan of Clonfert, an Irish monastic saint

Brendan Shanahan, a professional hockey player in the NHL

Brendan Fraser, a Canadian-American actor

Brendan Bracken, a British cabinet member

Brendan Nelson, the Australian Oppostion Leader

Brendan Benson, a Detroit-area musician

Brendan Airways, parent company of USA 3000 Airlines.

Brendan Haywood, a professional basketball player in the NBA

Brendan Morrison, a professional Canadian ice hockey player

Brendan Gleeson, an Irish actor

Saint Brendan's Irish Cream Liqueur

Brendan is a Hiberno-English derivative of the Irish name Bréanainn, a hibernicisation from the Brythonic "Brenhin" -King. The anglicism has been re-hibernicised as Breandan. Another form is Brandon which is often used in English-speaking countries. People with this name:

Saint Brendan of Birr, Abbot of Birr in Co. Offaly, contemperaneous with the above.

Brendan and the Secret of Kells, an animated feature film due for release in 2008

Brendan, Pokémon Trainer and male character of Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald.