The name Brody comes from a surname, which is derived from a place name meaning "ditch" in Gaelic.
The name is occasionally used as a feminine given name in the English-speaking world.
Famous bearers
Bearers include Brody Dalle (born 1979), an Australian female singer, songwriter, and guitarist;
Brody Jenner (born 1983), an American male socialite, television personality, and model;
Brody Bishop (born 1984), a Canadian-English male basketball player.
A bearer of the surname is Adrien Brody (born 1973), an American actor.
