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Name Origin

Brody is an Irish surname that has been adopted as a given name. It originated from the Gaelic surname Ó Brodaigh, meaning 'descendant of Brodach'. Brodach was a Gaelic personal name likely derived from the word 'bró' meaning 'ditch' or 'trench'.

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Famous People

Brody Jenner (1983-)

Television personality

  • Known for his appearances on reality television shows such as 'The Hills' and 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians'

Brody Stevens (1970-2019)

Comedian and actor

  • Performed stand-up comedy on late-night talk shows and appeared in films like 'The Hangover'