Brodie

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Brodie can be a given name or a surname of Scottish origin, and a location in Moray, Scotland, its meaning is uncertain; it is not clear if Brodie, as a word, has its origins in the Gaelic or Pictish languages. In 2012 this name became the 53rd most popular boys' name in Scotland.[1] The given name originates from the surname.[2]

Origin

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The lands of Brodie are in Scotland, between Morayshire and Nairnshire, on the modern border that separates the Scottish Highlands and Moray.[3] In the time of the Picts (pre 10th century), this location was at the heart of the Kingdom of Moravia.[4] Early references show that the Brodie lands to be governed by a Tòiseach; in Scottish Gaelic, Tòiseach translates as "chieftain" or "clan chief", later to become Thane.[5] Part of the Brodie lands were originally Temple Lands, owned by the order of the Knights Templar.[6] It is uncertain if the Brodies took their name from the lands of Brodie or if the lands were named after the clan.[7]

Meaning

Early references to Brodie were written as Brochy, Brothy, Brothie, Brothu, Brode.[8][9] Various meanings to the name Brodie have been advanced, but given the Brodies uncertain origin, and the varying ways Brodie has been pronounced/written, these remain but suppositions. Some of the suggestions that have been advanced as to the meaning of the name Brodie are:

  • Gaelic for "a little ridge"; "a brow", or "a precipice";[10]
  • "ditch" or "mire", from the old Irish word broth;[11]
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  • "muddy place", from the Gaelic word brothach;[12]
  • "a point", "a spot", or "level piece of land", from the Gaelic word Brodha;[13]
  • or originated from the Pict name Brude, Bruide or Bridei from the Pictish King name Bridei.[14][15][16]

Surname

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Given name

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Coats of arms

Brodie coats of arms include:[17]

See also

References

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  4. ↑ History of Nairnshire (1893), p. 54, by Bain, George, F.S.A., Scotland
  5. ↑ History of Nairnshire (1893), pp. 91–92, 143, by Bain, George, F.S.A., Scotland [1]
  6. ↑ History of Nairnshire (1893) pp. 134–135, by Bain, George, F.S.A., Scotland [2]
  7. ↑ A History of Moray and Nairn (1897), by Charles Rampini, LL.D, p. 258
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  9. ↑ The history of the Province of Moray : comprising the counties of Elgin and Nairn, the greater part of the County of Inverness and a portion of the County of Banff, all called the Province of Moray before there was a division into counties (1882), vol. ii, p. 238 [3]
  10. ↑ An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names; By William Arthur; p. 82; Published by Sheldon, Blakeman & Co., 1857; Internet link
  11. ↑ The history of the Province of Moray : comprising the counties of Elgin and Nairn, the greater part of the County of Inverness and a portion of the County of Banff, all called the Province of Moray before there was a division into counties (1882), vol. ii, pp. 248–249 [4]
  12. ↑ Brodie Name Meaning and Origin Retrieved 2008-02-07
  13. ↑ The place names of Elginshire (1905), by Donald Matheson, p. 119
  14. ↑ Clans and Chiefs, p. 52, by Ian Grimble, Frederick Muller Ltd (8 December 1980), Template:ISBN, Template:ISBN
  15. ↑ Brodie Country (1991), p. 1, by James Brodie, Galloper press, Template:ISBN
  16. ↑ rampantscotland.com
  17. ↑ Reference for Brodie arms: Heraldry-online, Brodie Arms, Officially Recorded in Scotland [5]

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