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Bro

Boy Name day: February 22
Bro is a short form of Brody: on birth records it is written Brody (73,095 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Brody page. Also a short form of Brook, Brodie, Broderick.
Origin: Scottish Gaelic (toponymic surname). Meaning: Ditch, mire, muddy place.
From the lands of Brodie in Moray, Scotland — probably from Gaelic 'bròthach' 'muddy place, ditch' — the seat of Clan Brodie since around the 12th century.

Name day for Bro

February 22

Why this day? Bro is a short form of Brody, and shares its name day.

Bro is celebrated in the United States on February 22.

The story of the name Bro

Bro is a short form of Brody. It keeps its origin (Scottish Gaelic (toponymic surname)) and meaning — ditch, mire, muddy place, and shares its name day, February 22.

On birth records, Bro is rarely written as such: the Bros are Brodys (73,095 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Brody page. Bro is also a short form of Brook, Brodie, Broderick.

Frequently asked questions about Bro

What does Bro mean?

Bro is a short form of Brody, which means ditch, mire, muddy place.

When is Bro's name day?

February 22, together with Brody: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Bro a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Brody.

Bro's profile

Energy 8/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 5/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 5/10
Loyalty 6/10
Need for attention 6/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Bro

Top 10

  1. Kayce96%
  2. Bently95%
  3. Manda95%
  4. Dy95%
  5. Deante95%
  6. Kashton95%
  7. Kasi95%
  8. Khai95%
  9. Davonte95%
  10. Kendrick Jr95%

Bottom 10

  1. Teri-Jo42%
  2. Tono42%
  3. Abie42%
  4. Roly42%
  5. Teri-Lee42%
  6. Castiel42%
  7. Basia42%
  8. Shuggy42%
  9. Stance42%
  10. Agnou42%

Love potential for Bro

Top 10

  1. Laronda95%
  2. Woody95%
  3. Carlitos91%
  4. Litos91%
  5. Carletes91%
  6. Shavon91%
  7. Alfie90%
  8. Jojo89%
  9. Jonty89%
  10. Moss89%

Bottom 10

  1. Riv42%
  2. Cherokee42%
  3. Ravena42%
  4. Clinty42%
  5. Clintie42%
  6. Irisa42%
  7. Holdy42%
  8. Perce42%
  9. Karlchen42%
  10. Zulema42%

Professional potential for Bro

Bottom 10

  1. Ransom42%
  2. Ares42%
  3. Cosette42%
  4. Bri-Bri42%
  5. Diamonda42%
  6. Tori-Lee42%
  7. Axl42%
  8. Kain42%
  9. Kaili42%
  10. Che42%

Crush potential for Bro

Bottom 10

  1. Drea42%
  2. Roo42%
  3. Jacko42%
  4. Tono42%
  5. Shanie42%
  6. Tut42%
  7. Shawnie42%
  8. Mainie42%
  9. Hildegarde42%
  10. Sani42%
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