Brady as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Brady

What is the meaning of the name Brady ?

The baby name Brady is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbreɪdi/ (BRAY-dee).

Brady is Irish in Origin.

Brady is an Anglicized Irish surname turned given name, from Gaelic Ó Brádaigh or Mac Brádaigh, meaning “descendant of Brádach.” The personal byname Brádach likely derives from bradach, glossed as “spirited, broad-chested, or rash,” conveying vigor and impetuous courage. The name is tied to medieval families in Breifne (modern Cavan–Leitrim), where the Bradys held prominence in church and clan life.

As a given name, Brady rose in the United States and wider Anglophone world in the late 20th century, helped by The Brady Bunch and later by NFL quarterback Tom Brady in the 2000s. It is primarily masculine but sometimes used for girls. Variants and related forms include Ó Brádaigh, Mac Brádaigh, Brádach; modern spellings Bradey, Bradie, and Braedy occur. Though often grouped with Bradley or Braden, Brady is etymologically separate. Its spirited sense and brisk, friendly sound sustain its appeal.