Find out how popular the first name Brode has been for the last 12 years (from 2002 to 2013) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Brode by gender

Based on the last 12 years of data, Brode is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2013, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Brode.

The history of the first name Brode

The name Brode originated in Old English and Old German languages, derived from the root word "brod," meaning "broad" or "wide." It was initially a descriptive name given to someone with a broad or sturdy build.

In the early medieval period, the name Brode was found primarily in regions of present-day England and Germany, where it was used as a masculine given name. It was sometimes spelled as "Brod" or "Brode," with variations in spelling and pronunciation across different regions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Brode can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This historical record mentions a landowner named Brode, indicating the name's usage during the Norman conquest of England.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Brode. One of the earliest was Brode of Wissant (c. 1150 - c. 1210), a Flemish knight and military leader who fought in the Third Crusade under Richard the Lionheart. Another was Brode von Münsingen (c. 1300 - c. 1370), a Swiss knight and landowner known for his military exploits during the Burgundian Wars.

In the 15th century, Brode Broderson (c. 1420 - c. 1490) was a Danish sea captain and explorer who is credited with discovering parts of Greenland and establishing trade routes between Denmark and North America. Around the same time, Brode von Harburg (c. 1440 - c. 1510) was a German nobleman and diplomat who served as an envoy to several European courts.

A more recent figure was Brode Hendricks (1876 - 1944), a Dutch-American architect and designer known for his contributions to the Art Deco movement in the early 20th century. His notable works include the Bullocks Wilshire building in Los Angeles and the Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro, California.

While the name Brode has fallen out of widespread use in modern times, it remains a part of historical records and has been carried on by individuals throughout various periods and cultures, reflecting its long-standing roots in Old English and Old German languages.

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