At a Glance
- Meaning
- Salmon (via Braden)
- Origin
- Irish (Anglicized surname, variant of Braden)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- BRAY-dun
Brayden is an Irish (Anglicized surname, variant of Braden) boy's name meaning “salmon (via Braden)”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Brayden
Meaning: Salmon (via Braden).
Origin: Irish (Anglicized surname, variant of Braden).
A common claim: Often glossed as 'broad valley' (via Braden) Actually: The 'broad valley' gloss isn't well supported. Brayden's base name, Braden, traces to the Irish surname Ó Bradáin, meaning 'salmon.'
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Brayden
BRAY-dunIPA /ˈbreɪdən/
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