Meaning and history
Bronagh is an Anglicized spelling of the Irish feminine name Brónach, derived from brón, meaning “sorrow” or “sadness.” Saint Brónach was an early Irish holy woman associated with Kilbroney in County Down, giving the name a Christian and regional connection. The traditional Irish spelling preserves the long vowel with an accent. Notable bearers include Northern Irish actor and singer Bronagh Gallagher and Northern Irish television presenter Bronagh Waugh.