Bradi is of American origin, derived from the Germanic elements 'Bragi' and 'dýr', which mean 'god of poetry' and 'people', respectively. It is a unisex name but is more commonly used for females. The name has gained some popularity in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries such as the United States and Australia. In the United States, Bradi first appeared in the Social Security Administration's baby name database in 1986, with its peak popularity occurring between 2003 and 2004 when it ranked among the top 1,000 names for females born during that period. The name is also known for being a short form of the female given name Bradley, which is derived from the English surname meaning 'broad meadow'. Some famous people with the name Bradi include American actress and singer Bradi Evans and American softball player Bradi Stahler. Variant spellings of the name include Braidy, Bradie, and Braydi. The name has also been used in popular culture, such as in the 2016 film "Bradi" directed by Australian filmmaker Alex Proyaskhov.
"Bradi saw peak popularity between 1993 and 2004, with over 25 births annually during this period. However, it has since become less common, with fewer than 10 births per year recorded from 2007 onwards."