Brodie
Brodie: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɹoʊdi/
Meaning and origin of Brodie
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
Probably of Pictish or Gaelic origin. Some of the suggestions that have been advanced as to the meaning of the name Brodie are: * "ditch" or "mire", from the old Irish word broth; * "muddy place", from the Gaelic word brothach; * "a point", "a spot", or "level piece of land", from the Gaelic word Brodha; * or originated from the Pict name Brude, Bruid or Bridei from King Bridei of the Picts.
How popular is Brodie?
Since 1880, 498 girls and 11,391 boys in the U.S. have been named Brodie (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4708 in 2007. Its highest rank for boys was #421 in 2008. In 2025, 219 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Brodie FAQ
What does the name Brodie mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname. Probably of Pictish or Gaelic origin. Some of the suggestions that have been advanced as to the meaning of the name Brodie are: * "ditch" or "mire", from the old Irish word broth; * "muddy place", from the Gaelic word brothach; * "a point", "a spot", or "level piece of land", from the Gaelic word Brodha; * or originated from the Pict name Brude, Bruid or Bridei from King Bridei of the Picts.
What is the origin of the name Brodie?
Brodie is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Brodie?
Since 1880, 498 girls and 11,391 boys in the U.S. have been named Brodie (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4708 in 2007. Its highest rank for boys was #421 in 2008. In 2025, 219 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Brodie a boy or girl name?
Brodie is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 498 girls and 11,391 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.