Brady
“son of Brádach, 'spirited'”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Brady an Irish name?
Brady is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Mac Brádaigh.
What does the surname Brady mean?
Brady (Irish: Mac Brádaigh) means “son of Brádach, 'spirited'”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Brady from?
The historic homeland of the Brady name is Cavan. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Brady?
Mac Brádaigh. Related spellings: MacBrady.
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