Popularity: 527
Origin: Irish
Meaning: descendant of Brádach, large-chested; One with broad eyes
Brady is an Irish family name that easily rolls off the tongue as a gender-neutral first name. It’s from the Irish Brádaigh, meaning “descendant of Brádach.” “Large-chested” and "broad eyes" are additional physical interpretations. You'll find branches of the Brady family in every corner of the Emerald Isle, but it takes on a new, fresh feel as a first name. By far the most famous American Brady is New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. Whether you have Gaelic heritage or you're looking to switch things up by using a surname as a first name for baby, Brady is a winning choice! Brody, Brayden, and Jayden are similar sounding alternatives to this Gaelic gem.

Famous People Named Brady

Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
  • Brady Anderson
    Baseball Player
  • Brady Quinn
    Football Player
  • Tom Brady
    Football Player