Names That Mean Salmon
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- Brayden
Origin:
English or IrishMeaning:
"broad hill or salmon"Description:
Brayden is the top spelling of one of the epidemically popular rhyming cousins of Aiden, hitting the Top 100 in 2005.. It has dipped a bit recently, but is still widely used. Other popular spellings include Braden, Braeden, Braydon, Braiden, Braedon and Bradyn. Take your pick.
- Bradan
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"salmon"Description:
This now-popular name has spawned several different spellings. Many parents choose it solely for its style and sound, but we like the history behind this version: the bradan feasa is the "Salmon of Knowledge" in the legend of Finn McCool.
- Braedon
Origin:
Irish, variation of BradanMeaning:
"salmon"Description:
One of the many, many, many variations of this name very popular with parents, including actor Kevin Sorbo.
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