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Braiden is a modern masculine given name of Irish origin. It is a variant spelling of Brayden, which itself is derived from the Irish surname Brady. The surname Brady originates from the Gaelic Ó Bradaigh, meaning 'descendant of Bradagh'. While the exact meaning of Bradagh is uncertain, it is thought to refer to a place name or a personal characteristic.