Brady Surname: Origin and Coat of Arms
What does Brady mean, and where does it come from? Here is a brief introduction.
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Origin of the Brady name
Brady anglicises Mac Brádaigh, "son of Brádach", a personal name whose meaning is uncertain; it may mean "spirited". The family was settled in County Cavan, east of Cavan town, where it was a leading sept of East Breifne. Brady is still one of the most common names in Cavan and the neighbouring counties, and it is widespread in America.
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This overview covers the Brady name in Ireland. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, England and Australia; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Brady name FAQ
What does the Brady name mean?
Son of Brádach. Common variants include MacBrady, Bradey, Grady.
Where does the Brady surname come from?
It originates in Ireland, and is also found in the United States, England and Australia.
Is there a Brady coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Brady crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Brady coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: MacLysaght, The Surnames of Ireland; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford); US Census Bureau 2010.