by Kim L Kirsch

Created on: January 28, 2008

Etymology:
Brayden comes to the world from Ireland. In Ireland, the name Brayden can mean either salmon or brave. In England the name, Brayden means wide or broad. The girl version of Brayden means freckled. Brayden and variants of the name can be either a first name or a surname.

Origin and History:
The name began in Ireland and has the general meaning of bravery or wisdom. In the 1990s, Brayden arrived on scene as a popular baby name for either a girl or a boy. You will, however more likely find more boys named Brayden than you will girls.

Popularity:
Brayden is a new name only coming about in the 1990s. Even still, the name continues to have great popularity and that popularity is growing every year. This increase of parents choosing this name for their baby holds true for all variants of the name Brayden including the simple spelling of Braden. Popular nicknames for Brayden are Brady and Brad.

Fascinating Facts:
- Although most sources say that Brayden is an Irish and English name, there are those who claim that the name originated in the United States of America. The American meaning of Brayden is "son of Brandon."
- Many people who choose the name Brayden for their baby are more likely to like theses names as well: Aiden, Cayden, Jayden, Jaime and Graydon.
- Nicknames for the name Brayden include Brady and Brad.

Namesakes:
- Brayden Books Publishing
- Brayden Tech A computer-consulting firm in Maryland
- Brayden Automation Corporation is a firm that produces energy demand control products. These products are expected to cut consumers electric bills during peak demand times. They are located in Loveland, Colorado.
- Brayden Harlen Olson Photographer whose works are displayed online.
- Brayden Furniture This high-end furniture company boasts solid ash bases with walnut, ash and cherry finishes. Their children's loft bed sells for around $1800.00

Famous Persons:
- Brayden Billibe Born in the 1990's, this Brayden is a Collegiate Basketball player.
- Brayden Metz A hockey player born on April 28, 1990
- Braden Looper A baseball player for the St. Louis Cardinals born on October 29, 1977
- Brayden Bozak This three-year-old-golfer from Colorado has already been seen on television and in magazines. Many people say that he will be the next golfing phenomenon.
- Gregg Braden Author of The Science of Miracles, The Devine Matrix, The Spontaneous Healing of Belief, Awakening the Power of a Modern God, and Speaking the Lost Language of God.

Name Variants:
There are several name variations all stemming from the name Brayden. A few of them are Braideen, Bradin, and Braden.

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