Beaver stream; beaver clearing
Name Profile
Brad
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Brad.
Primary meaning
Short form of Bradford (broad ford)
Pronunciation: BRAD
Profile summary
Short form of Bradford or Bradley. From Old English 'brad' meaning 'broad.' Used as a standalone given name since the 20th century. Famous bearer: Brad Pitt (b. 1963), American actor. The current meaning shown for this name is Short form of Bradford (broad ford). The catalog pronunciation is listed as BRAD. It is listed alongside the related form Bradford. Brad appears in girl naming lists and unique style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Brad is currently cataloged under English (old english) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Short form of Bradford (broad ford).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English (old english) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Brad is grouped as a unique girl name. Related form for this profile: Bradford. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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