Brodie

Brodie Meaning & Origin

About Brodie
The surname Brodie is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "brothaigh," meaning "ditch" or "muddy place." It is believed to have originally been a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near or worked on a muddy or marshy area. Over time, the name Brodie has become associated with strength, resilience, and adaptability, reflecting the characteristics of those who bore the name.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Brodie: 6,585
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,288
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.23

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

Ranking information for the surname Brodie is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
B
πŸ”Š Soundex
B6030
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R OW1 T IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbroʊti/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Brodie in Braille

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

The name Brodie in braille

How to sign the name Brodie using Sign Language

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

The name Brodie in sign language

Numerology