Brody
BRO-dee
Irish, English, and Scottish
"broad eye or broad island"
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Brody Origin and Meaning
The name Brody is a girl's name meaning "broad eye or broad island".
The energetic Brody is a name that claims different meanings and origins depending on whether you're looking at its Irish, Scottish, or English history -- and Eastern Europeans claim a version too. This spelling is much more popular for boys, but has seen some use for girls in recent years, including volleyball player Gabrielle Reese's daughter. An alternate spelling is Brodie.
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