All about the name BRYDEN

Meaning, origin, history.

Bryden is a unique and distinctive given name of Scottish origin. It is derived from the Scottish surname 'Bryden', which itself is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic 'Mac Bhraithin', meaning 'son of Brathen'. Brathen is believed to be a personal name of unknown etymology, but it could possibly mean 'speckled' or 'freckled'. The name Bryden gained popularity as a given name in Scotland during the 19th and 20th centuries, and has since been adopted internationally.

See also

Scottish

Popularity of the name BRYDEN since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

"Bryden had an interesting birth pattern over these years, with a notable gap between 2002 and 2005."