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Name Origin

Brayden is a modern given name of Irish origin. It is a variant spelling of Brandon, which derives from the Old English words 'brond' meaning 'sword' and 'tun' meaning 'town' or 'settlement'. Thus, Brayden can be interpreted to mean 'sword town' or 'settlement with swords.'

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Famous People

Brayden Schenn (1991-)

Ice Hockey Player

NHL All-Star
Stanley Cup Champion

Brayden Point (1996-)

Ice Hockey Player

Stanley Cup Champion

Similar Names

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Sibling Names

Brielle

Both names share a modern and elegant feel with similar vowel sounds.

Rowan

Both Brayden and Rowan are nature-inspired names with a strong and grounded feel.

Kayden

Similar in style and origin, both names have a trendy yet classic appeal.