Brown

Meaning

Of brown color; dark-complexioned.

Etymology

Derived from Old English 'brun' (brown), originally used as a surname to describe hair or skin color. The name became established as a surname in medieval England and occasionally used as a given name.

About the Name Brown

Brown is primarily a surname occasionally used as a masculine given name, derived from color descriptors. It is rarely used as a first name in modern times.

Historical People Named Brown