What is another word for brad?
Pronunciation: [bɹˈad] (IPA) 
Brad is a common name in the western world; however, there are several synonyms for the word. This name is a shortened form of the Old English name "Brod," which means "broad wood." Other names that could be used in its place include Brody, Bradley, Brayden, Brantley, and Branden. The name Brody means "ditch," whereas Bradley means "broad clearing in the woods." Brayden means "salmon," and Brantley means "fiery torch," and lastly, Branden means "beacon hill." All these names have their own unique meanings and can be used by parents searching for a different sounding name.
