Brad

Brad is a masculine name of British origin, meaning “broad” or “wide” from the Old English word brad. It is related to Bradley, Bradford, and Brady and is often used as a nickname for these monikers. However, Brad also works well as a striking standalone first name, with Brad Pitt adopting it as his stage name when he began his acting career. Brad is a reliable choice for parents who wish to give baby a traditional name touched by stardom.