Braydon

English

"broad hill"

Braydon Origin and Meaning

The name Braydon is a girl's name.

Braydon as a feminine name is an uncommon gender assignment, as it's predominantly used for boys. Derived from an English surname that may have meant 'broad hill,' Braydon gained popularity as a masculine name in the 1990s-2000s alongside similar names like Jayden and Kayden. The -don suffix traditionally signals masculine names in English. As a female name, Braydon represents the modern trend of gender-neutral naming and parents' increasing willingness to cross traditional gender boundaries. The name has a contemporary sound with its trendy 'ay' vowel construction. While still rare for girls, Braydon offers a strong, modern alternative to more traditionally feminine names.