Braden

Braden Meaning & Origin

About Braden
The surname Braden is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "MacBradaigh," meaning "son of Bradach." The name Bradach itself is believed to have originated from the Gaelic word "bradach," which means "thieving" or "thief." It is likely that the surname Braden was initially used to describe someone who was either a descendant of Bradach or possessed qualities associated with thieving or cunning. Over time, the meaning of the surname may have evolved, and it is now primarily used as a family name.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Braden is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Braden: 13,603
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2648
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.61

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Braden based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRTN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B60305
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R EY1 D AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈbreΙͺdΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Braden in Braille

Here's how to represent Braden in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Braden in braille

How to sign the name Braden using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Braden using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Braden in sign language

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