Etymology:
The name "Brad" is an abbreviated form of the name "Bradford," which is of Old English origin.
Meaning:
Origin:
The name "Bradford" comes from the Old English words brad, meaning "broad" or "wide," and ford, meaning "ford" or "crossing place in a river." It originally referred to a settlement located at a wide ford or shallow crossing point in a river. The name has been in use in England since at least the 10th century.
Shortening to "Brad":
Over time, "Bradford" was shortened to the more common form "Brad," which became a popular masculine given name in the United States in the mid-20th century. It was one of the most popular male names in the United States from the 1960s to the 1980s.
Popularity:
The name "Brad" has remained popular into the present day. It has been ranked among the top 100 male names in the United States for several decades.
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