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Brodie/Brody

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AyeWhySwim · 26/04/2018 20:25

What do people think of the name Brody/Brodie? Which spelling is preferable? Are there any associations - negative or positive? Thanks!

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AyeWhySwim · 26/04/2018 20:26

And are there any alternatives that would have a similar feel that we may like to consider? Thanks!

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AyeWhySwim · 26/04/2018 21:08

No one?

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HoratioNightboy · 26/04/2018 21:15

I like it, spelled Brodie.

But with any speIling, I think it's only good on a boy. I've known a few girls named Brodie and it never seems to suit them.

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AllPowerfulLizardPerson · 26/04/2018 21:21

I'd think 'Homeland'

It's a surname used as name, and the character is male. I definitely see it as a boys name

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FATEdestiny · 26/04/2018 21:23

My dog's name is Brodie.

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AyeWhySwim · 26/04/2018 21:26

It’s definitely for a boy. And is a traditional Scottish name isn’t it? Rather than just a surname-turned-first name? Am I right in thinking that?

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HoratioNightboy · 26/04/2018 21:32

It's one of these names with uncertain origins, but it seems to most likely be derived from Brud, the name of several Pictish kings. It definitely predates the use of surnames, and in its modern form has been recorded as a forename since c1750, so yes, I'd say it's pretty traditional!

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AyeWhySwim · 26/04/2018 21:35

Wow @HoratioNightboy! Thanks for the in depth knowledge! Not that there’s anything wrong with surname names either though.

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Freyanna · 26/04/2018 21:38

I like Brodie, for a boy.

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Sophronia · 26/04/2018 21:39

I prefer the Brodie spelling.

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HoratioNightboy · 26/04/2018 21:41

You're welcome AyeWhy! Scottish names are my hobby, hence the nerdiness...

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boymum9 · 26/04/2018 21:46

I love it, we were between that and another name for ds2, we went with the other name and I still kind of regret it!

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AyeWhySwim · 26/04/2018 21:49

Gutted - turns out DH dislikes it

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Gemz1806 · 26/04/2018 21:52

Im scottish and I think l Brodie is the boy's spelling and Brody is the girls spelling from what and who I know. Im not 100% sure how factual that is but the 2 Brodie boys I know are spelt that way and the 1 girl Brody I know is spelt this way. Hope this helps!! Its a lovely name. The Red King I think its meaning is. It so happens two of the Brodies i know have red hair!!