Brady

Updated: August 16, 2021 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Brady is famous as a surname given the fictional “Brady Bunch” family, Tom Brady the multiple Superbowl champion and MVP, and the entire Brady clan on “Days of our Lives.” It has also been a popular given name, although not quite as visible, for both boys and girls. As gender-neutral names gather more popularity, Brady is a name ready for anyone. Keep reading to find out more about this baby name.

Meaning of the name Brady:

Irish male: Descendant of Bradach, large-chested
Irish female: Descendant of Bradach, one with broad eyes

Origin of the name Brady:

Irish. Brady is a unisex name that comes from the Irish meaning “Descendant of Bradach.” It also carries elements from Old English; “brad” meaning “broad”, and “ēage” meaning “eye” translating to “one with broad eyes.”

Symbolism of the name Brady:

The name Brady symbolizes strength, loyalty, and commitment whether given to a boy or girl. It stands tall and commands attention regardless of the gender the name is given to.

Style of the name Brady:

Classic

Gender of the name Brady:

Brady is a unisex name, typically given to baby boys, but there are a significant number of girls with it as a given name.

Pronunciation of the name Brady:

bray-dee

Syllables in the name Brady:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Brady:

The name Brady evokes a feeling of confidence, serenity. and optimism.

Alternative spellings for the name Brady:

Bradee, Braydee, Bradey, Braedy, Braydie, Bradie

Nicknames for the name Brady:

Bray, Dee, Brad

Popularity of the name Brady:

According to the Social Security Administration index, Brady was ranked the 305th most popular boy name in 2020. As a girl's name, it has never been ranked in the top 1000 names.