Braeden

Meaning of Braeden

Braeden bursts onto the scene like a Bollywood bagpiper—part Celtic mist, part masala magic. Born from the Old Irish “Bradan,” meaning “salmon,” the name swims through legend: the wise Salmon of Knowledge who, once tasted, granted Finn MacCool endless insight. Fast-forward a few millennia and Braeden is still leaping upstream, peaking on U.S. charts in the early 2000s before settling into his current, quietly-cool stride. He carries the vibe of a broad, sun-warmed hillside (another possible Gaelic root) but wears it with sneakers and a ready grin—think dhoti meets denim. Parents who pick Braeden often say they love its familiar “BRAY-dən” sound yet relish the extra “e” that adds a kick, like sprinkling cardamom into classic Irish oats. All told, Braeden feels adventurous but approachable, ancient yet app-ready—a boy who could just as easily chase monsoon rainbows in Goa as he could play hurling in Galway.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as BRAY-dən (/ˈbreɪdən/)

• Braden
• Brayden
• Bradyn
• Bradin
• Braydon
• Bradan
• Braedon