Bryden

Bryden Meaning & Origin

About Bryden
The surname Bryden is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "MacBradaigh," meaning "son of Bradaigh." The name Bradaigh is believed to be derived from the Gaelic word "bradach," which means "thieving" or "thief." Therefore, the surname Bryden likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their thieving or mischievous behavior.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bryden: 1,376
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,602
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.47

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bryden 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 Bryden is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRTN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B60305
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R AY1 D AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈbraΙͺdΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bryden in Braille

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

The name Bryden in braille

How to sign the name Bryden using Sign Language

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

The name Bryden in sign language

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