Brady
Meaning of Brady
The name Brady is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic surname "Ó Brádaigh," which means "descendant of Brádach." The name Brádach itself translates to "spirited" or "broad-chested," reflecting strength and vitality. Pronounced as BRAY-dee (/ˈbreɪdi/), Brady has been a popular choice for boys in the United States, consistently ranking within the top 400 names over the past few decades. Its peak popularity was in 2007 when it reached the rank of 93 with 4,951 occurrences. The name Brady often evokes associations with notable figures such as NFL quarterback Tom Brady, enhancing its appeal due to his success and sportsmanship. This strong yet approachable name carries a sense of tradition and modernity, making it a timeless choice for parents. Variations like Bradi offer slight twists on this classic name while retaining its spirited essence.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as BRAY-dee (/ˈbreɪdi/)
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Notable People Named Brady
| Brady Leonard Adams was a conservative Republican politician and banker from Grants Pass, Oregon, who served eight years in the Oregon State Senate and was known for his ability to work across party lines. |
| Brady Quinn - Brayden Tyler "Brady" Quinn is a former NFL quarterback who played for the Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, New York Jets, and St. Louis Rams during his seven-season career. |
| Brady Tkachuk - Braeden "Brady" Tkachuk is an American professional ice hockey left winger and captain of the Ottawa Senators, known for being the fourth overall pick in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft and for his collegiate success at Boston University. |
| Brady James Aiken is an American professional baseball pitcher and free agent. |
| Brady Alan Singer is a professional baseball pitcher for the Kansas City Royals, known for his successful college career with the Florida Gators. |
| Brady Reece Manek is a professional basketball player for Žalgiris Kaunas, known for his college career with the Oklahoma Sooners and the North Carolina Tar Heels. |
| Brady Ellison is a renowned American archer known for his impressive career in recurve archery and his nickname "The Prospector." |
| Brady White is an American football quarterback and free agent, known for his college football career at Arizona State University and the University of Memphis. |
| Brady Christensen is an American football offensive guard for the Carolina Panthers of the NFL, having played college football at BYU and being drafted by the Panthers in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft. |
| Brady James Breeze is an American football safety for the Houston Texans of the NFL, known for his college career at Oregon. |
| Brady Smith is an American actor and author known for his work in film and television. |
| Brady Preston Gentry was a U.S. Representative from Texas. |
| Brady Rush is a prominent New Zealand rugby union player known for his role as a wing for Northland and the New Zealand national sevens team. |
| Brady Williamson is an American politician serving in the Mississippi House of Representatives for the 10th district since 2020. |
| Brady Kiernan is a filmmaker known for his debut feature, Stuck Between Stations, which starred Sam Rosen and Zoe Lister-Jones. |
