Broderick
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Broderick is a surname
which is derived from both the Irish
and Welsh
languages. In some cases it is an Anglicised form of the Irish Ó Bruadair, meaning "descendant of Bruadar". The name has been thought to have been derived from a Norse personal name
(Brodir). However according to Benjamin Hudson
, the Norse Brodir (meaning "brother") is not a proper Norse name at all. The Irish Bruattar/Bruadar/Brodur is first recorded in 853, in the name of Bruattar mac Aeda, an Irish princeling from the south-east of Ireland. As a Norse personal name, Brodir is only found in the name of a participant in the Battle of Clontarf and of a King of Dublin, named Brodur son of Porkel, who was killed in 1160. In other cases the surname Broderick is an Anglicised form of the Welsh ap Rhydderch, meaning "son of Rhydderch". The Welsh personal name Rhydderch was originally a byname meaning "reddish brown".
Surname
A surname is a name added to a given name and is part of a personal name. In many cases, a surname is a family name. Many dictionaries define "surname" as a synonym of "family name"...
which is derived from both the Irish
Irish language
Irish , also known as Irish Gaelic, is a Goidelic language of the Indo-European language family, originating in Ireland and historically spoken by the Irish people. Irish is now spoken as a first language by a minority of Irish people, as well as being a second language of a larger proportion of...
and Welsh
Welsh language
Welsh is a member of the Brythonic branch of the Celtic languages spoken natively in Wales, by some along the Welsh border in England, and in Y Wladfa...
languages. In some cases it is an Anglicised form of the Irish Ó Bruadair, meaning "descendant of Bruadar". The name has been thought to have been derived from a Norse personal name
Personal name
A personal name is the proper name identifying an individual person, and today usually comprises a given name bestowed at birth or at a young age plus a surname. It is nearly universal for a human to have a name; except in rare cases, for example feral children growing up in isolation, or infants...
(Brodir). However according to Benjamin Hudson
Benjamin Hudson
Benjamin T. Hudson is an American medievalist based at Pennsylvania State University in State College, Pennsylvania. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree at Pennsylvania State University, received his Masters at University College, Dublin, and his Ph. D. at Worcester College, Oxford...
, the Norse Brodir (meaning "brother") is not a proper Norse name at all. The Irish Bruattar/Bruadar/Brodur is first recorded in 853, in the name of Bruattar mac Aeda, an Irish princeling from the south-east of Ireland. As a Norse personal name, Brodir is only found in the name of a participant in the Battle of Clontarf and of a King of Dublin, named Brodur son of Porkel, who was killed in 1160. In other cases the surname Broderick is an Anglicised form of the Welsh ap Rhydderch, meaning "son of Rhydderch". The Welsh personal name Rhydderch was originally a byname meaning "reddish brown".
Use as a surname
- Beth BroderickBeth BroderickElizabeth Alice "Beth" Broderick is an American actress famous for her portrayal of the character Zelda Spellman in the television sitcom Sabrina, the Teenage Witch from 1996–2003 on ABC and then the Warner Bros. network.-Early life:Broderick was born in Falmouth, Kentucky and grew up in...
(born 1959), an American actress - Betty BroderickBetty BroderickElisabeth Anne "Betty" Broderick is a former American socialite convicted of the November 5, 1989 murder of her former husband Dan Broderick and his second wife, Linda Kolkena...
(born 1947), a convicted murderess - Carlfred BroderickCarlfred BroderickCarlfred Bartholomew Broderick was a 20th-century psychologist and family therapist, a scholar of marriage and family relations at the University of Southern California, and an author of several books...
(1932-1999), an American psychologist and family therapist - Chris BroderickChris BroderickChristopher Broderick is the virtuoso guitarist of the American thrash metal band Megadeth. He currently resides in Sherman Oaks, California...
(born 1970), lead guitarist for the band MegadethMegadethMegadeth is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California which was formed in 1983 by guitarist/vocalist Dave Mustaine, bassist Dave Ellefson and guitarist Greg Handevidt, following Mustaine's expulsion from Metallica. The band has since released 13 studio albums, three live albums, two... - Damien BroderickDamien BroderickDamien Francis Broderick is an Australian science fiction and popular science writer. His science fiction novel The Judas Mandala is sometimes credited with the first appearance of the term "virtual reality," and his 1997 popular science book The Spike was the first to investigate the...
(born 1944), an Australian science fiction and popular science writer - D'Arcy BroderickD'Arcy BroderickD'Arcy Broderick is a Newfoundland-Irish musician who plays fiddle, guitar, mandola, banjo, accordion and mandolin. He is best known as a former member of the popular Irish-Newfoundland bands The Irish Descendants and The Fables. He is currently performing around Newfoundland with the band Middle...
, a Canadian musician - David C. BroderickDavid C. BroderickDavid Colbreth Broderick was a Democratic U.S. Senator from California. He was a first cousin of Andrew Kennedy and Case Broderick.-Early life and education:...
(1820-1859), an American senator and anti-slavery advocate - Helen BroderickHelen BroderickHelen Broderick was an American film and stage actress known for her comic roles, especially as a wisecracking sidekick.-Career:...
(1891-1959), an American actress - James BroderickJames BroderickJames Joseph Broderick III was an American actor.-Life and career:Broderick was born in Charlestown, New Hampshire, the son of Mary Elizabeth and James Joseph Broderick, Jr....
(1927-1982), an American actor, father of Matthew Broderick - John Broderick (producer) (1942-2001), an American producer, director, and editor
- John Broderick (politician)John Broderick (politician)John Broderick of Chicago, born in Ireland was a Member of Illinois state senate, 1899–1903, 1907–1923, 1927-1939....
(1865-1939), Illinois state senator - John R. BroderickJohn R. BroderickJohn R. Broderick is the eighth president of Old Dominion University , located in Norfolk, Virginia.-History:...
(born c. 1957), acting president of Old Dominion University - Laurence BroderickLaurence BroderickLaurence Broderick, ARBS, FRSA, is a British sculptor. His best known work is The Bull, a public sculpture in Birmingham, erected in 2003. His work consists largely of direct carvings in stone and editions in bronze, mostly figurative, wildlife and the female form...
(born 1935), a sculptor - Lorraine BroderickLorraine BroderickLorraine Broderick is an American television soap opera writer who got her start on All My Children as a protégée of the show's creator, Agnes Nixon.-Bio:...
, an American soap opera writer - Matthew BroderickMatthew BroderickMatthew Broderick is an American film and stage actor who, among other roles, played the title character in Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Adult Simba in The Lion King film series, and Leo Bloom in the film and Broadway productions of The Producers.He has won two Tony Awards, one in 1983 for his...
(born 1962), a noted American actor - Mike BroderickMike BroderickMike B. Broderick, Jr. was a member of the South Dakota State Senate, representing district 16.Broderick is from Canton, South Dakota. He was appointed to the South Dakota State House of Representatives in 1993 fill the vacancy left by Michael O'Connor. Broderick remained in the state House of...
(born 1939), South Dakota state senator - Pat BroderickPat BroderickPat Broderick is an American comic book artist known for his work on the Micronauts. Broderick also pencilled the four-part Batman: Year Three storyline, written by Marv Wolfman, which detailed the first meeting of Batman and Tim Drake.-Early career :Fresh from high school in Tampa, Florida,...
(born 1953), a comic book artist - Timothy J. BroderickTimothy J. BroderickTimothy J. Broderick, M.D., F.A.C.S., is Professor of Surgery and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Cincinnati, where he has served on the faculty since 2003. He also serves as Chief of the Division of Gastrointestinal and Endocrine Surgery and is Director of the Advanced Center for...
, Professor of Surgery and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Cincinnati
Fictional characters
- Bobbi Broderick, a character on the TV show Nip/TuckNip/TuckNip/Tuck is an American drama series created by Ryan Murphy, which aired on FX in the United States. The series focuses on McNamara/Troy, a plastic surgery practice, and follows its founders, Sean McNamara and Christian Troy...
- Broderick Bode, from the Harry PotterHarry PotterHarry Potter is a series of seven fantasy novels written by the British author J. K. Rowling. The books chronicle the adventures of the adolescent wizard Harry Potter and his best friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, all of whom are students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry...
series of novels by J.K. Rowling