Curly-haired (Irish)
Name Profile
Brady
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Brady.
Primary meaning
Descendant of Brádach (spirited; broad)
Pronunciation: BRAY-dee
Profile summary
From Irish Gaelic 'Brádach' meaning 'spirited' or 'broad.' Originally a surname. Famous bearer: Tom Brady (b. 1977), American football quarterback. The current meaning shown for this name is Descendant of Brádach (spirited; broad). The catalog pronunciation is listed as BRAY-dee. It is listed alongside the related form Bray. Brady appears in boy naming lists and biblical style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Brady is currently cataloged under Irish (gaelic) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Descendant of Brádach (spirited; broad).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Irish (gaelic) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Brady is grouped as a biblical boy name. Related form for this profile: Bray. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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