Brad
/brad/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Brad is a English name meaning "Broad wood". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria. Brad is primarily a short form of Bradley or Bradford. Bradley is of Old English origin, from 'brad' (broad) and 'leah' (wood, clearing). Bradford is also Old English, from 'brad' (broad) and 'ford' (ford).
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic brad
IPA bɹæd
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as brad. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Brad
- · Brad Pitt - Actor
- · Brad Paisley - Country Singer
- · Brad Dourif - Actor
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