Ó Brádaigh is an Irish surname, which means a 'descendant of Brádach'.[1] Brádach is an old Irish nickname which is believed be a short form of Brághadach, meaning "large-chested".[2] An alternative meaning is "spirited".[3]

Brady is the anglicised version of Ó Brádaigh and is often used as a given name in the United States.[1] The surname Ó Brádaigh may refer to:

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  1. ^ a b "Ó Brádaigh". LibraryIreland.com.
  2. ^ "Brady - Meaning of Brady". BabyNamesPedia.com. Retrieved 4 June 2014.
  3. ^ "Brady". Ireland101.com.