Brom

Diminutive of Bromley, English
"broom meadow"

Brom Origin and Meaning

The name Brom is a boy's name of English origin meaning "broom meadow".

Attached to one of the heroes of Christopher Paolini's megapopular fantasy novel Eragon, this name sounds strong yet sensitive.

Paolini's character is named after another bestselling fantasy author and artist, the uni-named Brom (which is actually his last name).

The word broom in the name's meaning refers not to something you sweep with but to a yellow bush or plant that grows wild and is considered invasive.

Brom in Pop Culture

  • Brom Holcombssoncharacter in the Inheritance cycle
  • Brom Garretcharacter from TV series "Deadwood"
  • Abraham "Brom Bones" Van Bruntcharacter from "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"
  • Bromminor character in the video game Odin Sphere