Brodie

Scottish habitational surname of uncertain meaning. Probably of Pictish or Gaelic origin. Some of the suggestions that have been advanced as to the meaning of the name Brodie are:

"ditch" or "mire", from the old Irish word broth;

"muddy place", from the Gaelic word brothach;

"a point", "a spot", or "level piece of land", from the Gaelic word Brodha;

or originated from the Pict name Brude, Bruid or Bridei from King Bridei of the Picts.

Named after Steve Brodie (1861–1901), who made a disputed claim to have jumped off the Brooklyn Bridge and survived.