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Bradford is an Old English name that is derived from two words, 'brade' which means 'broad' and 'ford' which means 'ford'.

Bradley originated as a surname and this usage is prevalent until today. It was derived from an Old English place name which meant “broad clearing”. Some sources also suggest Bradley might be an Anglicisation of the Irish name O’Brallaghan. The popularity of Bradley as a masculine given name in the US rose significantly in the 1930s and it has been frequently used ever since.

Bradshaw is derived from two Old English words, “brade” which means 'broad' and “sceaga” which means 'a thicket'.

The name Brady has Irish origins with the first use of the name being the Gaelic surname Mac Bradaigh, meaning 'the male descendent of a dishonest and thriving chief'. The Bradys were in truth a very powerful clan and had control of vast acres, to the east of Cavan. In the English version of the name the Mac was dropped.

Braelyn is a name invented in English language. Some sources suggest it is a combination of Brad and Lynn, the parents' names combined into their baby's name.

Brahm is a short form of Abraham. Abraham does not have any literal meaning in Hebrew. The name was actually given to Abram after God promised him that he would become the father of a multitude of nations. This name is therefore taken to mean the same thing.

Brahma originates in Sanskrit and means "prayer". In Hinduism, this the name of the god of creation. As a masculine given name it is very rare in the US.

Bramley is an Anglo-Saxon name and is derived from the Old English words “brom” which means 'broom' and “leah” which means 'clearing'.

Bramwell is an Old English locational name for a person coming from a certain locality. This town is believed to be lost, but the name itself survives throughout England. The name comes from the two words, “brom” which means 'broom' and “well”which mean 'a spring or stream'.

Bran is an Old English name that means “a hillside covered with broom”. There is another meaning of the name which is “raven”. It is believed that the head of Bran the Blessed, a Welsh giant of a man and also a British king, is buried under the Tower of London. This belief is what is offered as the explanation as to why ravens are kept at the Tower.

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