Brodie

Brodie can be a given name or a surname of Scottish origin, and a location in Moray, Scotland, its meaning is uncertain; it is not clear if Brodie, as a word, has its origins in the Gaelic or Pictish languages. In 2012 this name was the 53rd most popular boys' name in Scotland.[2] The given name can be a male or female name, originating from the surname.[3]

For other uses, see Brodie (disambiguation).

Brodie
Clan Brodie Crest Badge
Language(s)Pictish or Gaelic
Origin
MeaningUnknown meaning, various theories
Region of originBrodie, Moray, Scotland {Map}
Other names
Variant form(s)Brodi, Brody, Broddy, Broadie, Broady, Brodye, Broddie, Bradie, Brady, Breaddie, Brothie, Brothy, Breadie, Briddie, Bridie, Bridye, Brodey, Bridy, Bryde, Brydie, Bodie, MacBrody
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Origin
Main article: Clan Brodie

The lands of Brodie are in Scotland, between Morayshire and Nairnshire, on the modern border that separates the Scottish Highlands and Moray.[4] In the time of the Picts (pre 10th century), this location was at the heart of the Kingdom of Moravia.[5] Early references show that the Brodie lands to be governed by a Tòiseach; in Scottish Gaelic, Tòiseach translates as "chieftain" or "clan chief", later to become Thane.[6] Part of the Brodie lands were originally Temple Lands, owned by the order of the Knights Templar.[7] It is uncertain if the Brodies took their name from the lands of Brodie, or that the lands were named after the clan.[8]

Meaning

Early references to Brodie were written as Brochy, Brothy, Brothie, Brothu, Brode.[9][10] Various meanings to the name Brodie have been advanced, but given the Brodies uncertain origin, and the varying ways Brodie has been pronounced/written, these remain but suppositions. Some of the suggestions that have been advanced as to the meaning of the name Brodie are:

  • Gaelic for "a little ridge"; "a brow", or "a precipice";[11]
  • "ditch" or "mire", from the old Irish word broth;[12]
  • Second son.
  • "muddy place", from the Gaelic word brothach;[13]
  • "a point", "a spot", or "level piece of land", from the Gaelic word Brodha;[14]
  • or originated from the Pict name Brude, Bruide or Bridei from the Pictish King name Bridei.[15][16][17]

Surname

Fictional characters

Given name
Brodie
GenderMale or Female
Origin
Word/namePictish or Gaelic
MeaningUnknown meaning, various theories.
Region of originBrodie, Moray, Scotland. {Map}

Fictional characters

Coats of arms

Brodie coats of arms include:[18]

See also

References
  1. electricscotland.com
  2. "Brodie". Retrieved 8 January 2014.
  3. Hanks, Patrick; Hodges, Flavia (2006). Hardcastle, Kate (ed.). Oxford Dictionary of Names (2nd ed.). Oxford: Oxford University Press. p. 40. ISBN 978-0-19-861060-1.
  4. Grid reference NH9797657757
  5. History of Nairnshire (1893), p. 54, by Bain, George, F.S.A., Scotland
  6. History of Nairnshire (1893), pp. 91–92, 143, by Bain, George, F.S.A., Scotland
  7. History of Nairnshire (1893) pp. 134–135, by Bain, George, F.S.A., Scotland
  8. A History of Moray and Nairn (1897), by Charles Rampini, LL.D, p. 258
  9. Genealogy of the Thanes and Brodies of Brodie
  10. The history of the Province of Moray : comprising the counties of Elgin and Nairn, the greater part of the County of Inverness and a portion of the County of Banff, all called the Province of Moray before there was a division into counties (1882), vol. ii, p. 238
  11. An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names; By William Arthur; p. 82; Published by Sheldon, Blakeman & Co., 1857; Internet link
  12. The history of the Province of Moray : comprising the counties of Elgin and Nairn, the greater part of the County of Inverness and a portion of the County of Banff, all called the Province of Moray before there was a division into counties (1882), vol. ii, pp. 248–249
  13. Brodie Name Meaning and Origin Retrieved 2008-02-07
  14. The place names of Elginshire (1905), by Donald Matheson, p. 119
  15. Clans and Chiefs, p. 52, by Ian Grimble, Frederick Muller Ltd (8 December 1980), ISBN 0-85634-111-8, ISBN 978-0-85634-111-3
  16. Brodie Country (1991), p. 1, by James Brodie, Galloper press, ISBN 0-9536718-0-1
  17. rampantscotland.com
  18. Reference for Brodie arms: Heraldry-online, Brodie Arms, Officially Recorded in Scotland
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