Brodrick

Brodrick Meaning and Origin

The name Brodrick is a boy’s name meaning “descendant of Bruadar” and is of Scottish from Old Germanic origin. The name is derived from the elements “brod,” meaning “brother,” and “ric,” meaning “ruler” or “king,” and thus can be translated to mean “kingly brother.” The name Brodrick has been in use since at least the 19th century, and has been more common in English-speaking countries such as the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Some notable individuals with the name Brodrick include Brodrick Thomas, a former American football player, and Brodrick Brown, a former Canadian football defensive back. The name Brodrick has various spelling variants, including Broderick, Brodrig, Brodrique, and Brodric. With nickname options like Brodie and Rick, this name proves to be pretty versatile.

Names similar to Brodrick:

• Kendrick
• Roderick
• Alaric
• Cedric
• Merrick
• Garrick
• Thaddeus
• Eldrick
• Corbin
• Derick

 

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