Name:
Brady
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
Gaelic
Meaning:
The name Brady has Irish origins with the first use of the name being the Gaelic surname Mac Bradaigh, meaning 'the male descendent of a dishonest and thriving chief'. The Bradys were in truth a very powerful clan and had control of vast acres, to the east of Cavan. In the English version of the name the Mac was dropped.
Pronunciation:
BRAY-dee
The Five Elements:
Water
Also Spelled Like...:
Bradey
Bradye
Famous Brady:
Brady Quinn : football player
Brady Anderson : baseball player
Brady Clark : baseball player
Brady Raggio : baseball player
Brady Walker : basketball player