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Brody
Meaning: muddy place; or descendant of Bruaideadh · Origin: Scottish / Irish · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
From a Scottish place name (Brodie, 'muddy place') and an Irish surname.
Nicknames
Bro
Variants & related names
Brodie
Brody name art
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FAQ
What does the name Brody mean?
Brody means “muddy place; or descendant of Bruaideadh”. It comes from Scottish / Irish.
Is Brody a popular name?
Yes — Brody has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Brody?
Bro.
What are other forms of Brody?
Brodie.
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.