Broderick is a

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of early medieval English origin and subsequently the Anglicised versions of names of Irish and

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origin. It is also a

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English origin

A toponymic name the broad ridge and Bawdrip, a manor near

Bridgwater Bridgwater is a large historic market town and civil parish in Somerset, England. Its population currently stands at around 41,276 as of 2022. Bridgwater is at the edge of the Somerset Levels, in level and well-wooded country. The town lies alon ...

see also Broadribb. Also a patronymic meaning son of Roderick. The name also has ties to the Vikings, mainly connected to the group of Norsemen that settled in England and coexisted with them after their initial raids in 793. The name has been thought to have been derived from a Norse personal name (Brodir). Brodir (meaning "brother"). Or (Red/blood) from the Nordic word "Blodr", roughly translating to "blood brother" or "brother of red hair" some historians believe this was the family name given to some of the Norsemen who stayed behind in England.

Irish origin

It is an

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form of the Irish ''Ó Bruadair'', meaning "descendant of ''Bruadar''". 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 found in the name of a particular participant in the Battle of Clontarf and of a particular King of Dublin who was killed in 1160.

Welsh origin

The name is an Anglicised form of the Welsh ''Prydderch'', meaning "son of ''Rhydderch''". The Welsh personal name ''Rhydderch'' was originally a byname meaning "reddish brown".

Use as a surname

* Beth Broderick (born 1959), United States actress * Betty Broderick (born 1947), United States socialite, convicted of murder *

Bonaventure Broderick Bonaventure Finnbarr Francis Broderick (December 25, 1868 – November 18, 1943) was the Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of San Cristóbal de la Habana who later ran a gas station for several years until Archbishop (future Cardinal) Francis ...

(1868–1943), United States Bishop in Roman Catholic Church *

Brendan Broderick Brendan Broderick is an American author and screenwriter. A graduate of the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, his screenwriting credits include numerous B-movies and action films, many made with producer Roger Corman. Titles include ...

(fl. 1990s-present), United States screenwriter *

Brian Broderick Brian Michael Broderick (born September 1, 1986) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Washington Nationals. Career St. Louis Cardinals Broderick graduated from Washington (Arizona) ...

(born 1986), United States athlete in baseball *

Carlfred Broderick Carlfred Bartholomew Broderick (April 7, 1932 – July 27, 1999) was an American psychologist, sociologist, and family therapist, a scholar of marriage and family relations at the University of Southern California, and an author of several books. ...

(1932–1999), United States psychologist and family therapist *

Case Broderick Case Broderick (September 23, 1839 – April 1, 1920) was a politician and U.S. Representative from Kansas. He was a cousin of David Colbreth Broderick, of Washington, DC; New York, and California; and Andrew Kennedy of California, who also b ...

(1839–1920), United States politician from Kansas * Chris Broderick (born 1970), United States musician, in the band

Megadeth Megadeth is an American thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine. Known for their technically complex guitar work and musicianship, Megadeth is one of the "big four" of American thrash metal along wit ...

Colin Broderick Colin Broderick is a writer and filmmaker. Raised in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, Broderick moved to New York City in 1988 when he was 20. Works Books Broderick's first memoir, ''Orangutan'', was published by Random House in 2009. It des ...

(fl. 2000s), Irish-born United States playwright * Craig R. Broderick (born 1965), United States Entrepreneur, Actor and Music Producer *

Damien Broderick Damien Francis Broderick (born 22 April 1944) is an Australian science fiction and popular science writer and editor of some 74 books. His science fiction novel ''The Dreaming Dragons'' (1980) introduced the trope of the generation time machine ...

(born 1944), Australian science fiction and popular science writer * D'Arcy Broderick (fl. 1990s-present), Canadian musician * David C. Broderick (1820–1859), United States politician and anti-slavery advocate *

Edwin Broderick Edwin Bernard Broderick (January 16, 1917 – July 2, 2006) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Bishop of Albany from 1969 to 1976. Early life and education Edwin Broderick was born in the Bronx, New York, to P ...

(1917–2006), United States prelate of Roman Catholic Church *

Heather Woods Broderick Heather Woods Broderick (born June 7, 1983) is an American musician and composer. She has released solo material under her own name, been a member of Efterklang, Horse Feathers and Loch Lomond, and been a member of the backing bands of Laura Gibs ...

(fl. 2000s), United States musician * Helen Broderick (1891–1959), United States actress * Henry Broderick (fl. 1920s), Irish politician *

Henry Broderick (Seattle) Henry Broderick (October 12, 1880 – October 7, 1975) was a Seattle, Washington realtor, civic leader, memoirist, and Seattle historian. He arrived in Seattle in 1901 and, in 1908, founded the real estate firm that he would turn into the city' ...

(1880–1975), United States businessman and municipal leader in US state of Washington *

Jack Broderick John Charles Broderick (June 5, 1877 – July 12, 1957) was a Canadian lacrosse player who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics The 1908 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the IV Olympiad and also known as London 1908) were an ...

(1877-?), Canadian athlete in lacrosse *

James Broderick James Joseph Broderick III (March 7, 1927November 1, 1982) was an American actor. He is known for his role as Doug Lawrence in the television series ''Family'', which ran from 1976 to 1980, and he played a pivotal role in the 1975 film ''Dog Day ...

(1927–1982), United States actor, father of Matthew Broderick * James Patrick Broderick (1891–1973), Irish Jesuit and writer * John Broderick, any of several men with the name *

Ken Broderick Kenneth Lorne Broderick (February 16, 1942 – March 13, 2016) was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played 27 games in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Minnesota North Stars and Boston Bruins, and 73 games in the World Ho ...

(born 1942), Canadian athlete in ice hockey *

Kevin Broderick Kevin Broderick (born 20 May 1977) is an Irish hurler. He plays for his local club Tynagh-Abbey/Duniry and with the Galway Galway ( ; ga, Gaillimh, ) is a City status in Ireland, city in the West Region, Ireland, West of Ireland, in ...

(born 1977), Irish athlete * Laurence Broderick (born 1935), British sculptor and educator *

Len Broderick Leonard Francis Broderick (born October 11, 1938) is a Canadian former ice hockey goaltender. He played one game in the National Hockey League, with the Montreal Canadiens during the 1957–58 season. He is the brother of former professional hoc ...

(born 1940), Canadian athlete in ice hockey * Les Broderick (1921–2013), British pilot and survivor of the " Great Escape" *

Lorraine Broderick Lorraine Broderick (born 1948) is an American television soap opera writer. She got her start on '' All My Children'' as a protégée of the show's creator, Agnes Nixon. She went on to serve four different stints as its Head Writer, ultimatel ...

, United States soap opera writer *

Matt Broderick Matthew Thomas Broderick (December 1, 1877 in Lattimer, Pennsylvania – February 26, 1940 in Freeland, Pennsylvania), was a former professional baseball player who played in two games, one at second base, and one as a pinch hitter, for the Bro ...

(1877–1940), United States athlete in baseball * Matthew Broderick (born 1962), United States actor *

Mike Broderick Michael Bernard. Broderick, Jr. (born February 27, 1939) 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 199 ...

(born 1939), United States politician in South Dakota * Neville Broderick (born 1927), Australian athlete in Australian-rules football *

Paddy Broderick Patrick Joseph Broderick (1 September 1939 – 8 February 2020) was an Irish National Hunt jockey. Known as Paddy Broderick, he was the jockey on board Night Nurse who won two Champion Hurdle races in 1976 and 1977. After Broderick moved from I ...

(1939–2020), Irish jockey *

Pat Broderick Pat Broderick (born November 26, 1953) is an American comics artist, known for his work on the ''Micronauts'' and ''Alpha Flight'' for Marvel Comics, and ''Legion of Super-Heroes'', ''Captain Atom'' and ''Green Lantern'' for DC Comics. Broderick a ...

(born 1953), United States comic book artist *

Patricia Broderick Patricia Biow Broderick (February 23, 1925 – November 18, 2003) was an American playwright and painter. She was the wife of actor James Broderick and the mother of actor Matthew Broderick. Early life and career Broderick was born Patricia ...

(1925–2003), United States playwright and artist, mother of Matthew Broderick *

Paul Broderick Paul Broderick (born 3 January 1970) is a former Australian rules footballer who played in the VFL/AFL between 1988 and 1993 for the Fitzroy Football Club and then from 1994 until 2001 for the Richmond Football Club. He won the Richmond Best a ...

(born 1970), Australian athlete in Australian-rules football *

Peter Broderick Peter Broderick (born January 20, 1987) is an American musician and composer from Carlton, Oregon. He has released solo material under his own name, been a member of Efterklang, and played with several ensembles as a session musician. Biography B ...

(born 1987), United States musician *

Raymond J. Broderick Raymond Joseph "Ray" Broderick (May 29, 1914 – August 6, 2000) was an American jurist and politician from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the 24th lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania from 1967 to ...

(1914–2000), United States politician and federal judge *

Robert Broderick Rob Broderick is an Irish stand-up comedian who was born in Dublin but who now lives and works in London. History Broderick improvised his way into the final of the prestigious So You Think You're Funny competition at the 2005 Edinburgh Fes ...

(fl. 2000s), Irish-born English comedian and performer *

Seán Broderick Seán Broderick (1890 – 20 August 1953) was an Irish politician. He was Officer Commanding, 4th Battalion, Galway Brigade of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) during the Irish War of Independence. Broderick came from Prospect Hill, Galway. In 1 ...

(1890–1953), Irish politician *

Steve Broderick Steve Broderick (born January 1, 1981) is an American vocalist who was a member of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra from 2000 to 2009. Broderick was a backup singer in the band's 2009 album, ''Night Castle'', and the band's 2015 album, ''Letters fro ...

(fl. 1990s-present), United States musician *

Timothy J. Broderick Timothy J. Broderick, 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 a ...

(fl. 1980s-present), United States surgeon and educator *

TS Broderick TS "Stan" Broderick (22 May 1893 – 4 April 1962) was an Irish mathematician and academic who served as Erasmus Smith's Professor of Mathematics (1944-1962) at Trinity College Dublin (TCD). He was father of Irish academic Edna Longley. Life an ...

(1893–1962), Irish mathematician *

Vince Broderick Vincent Broderick (17 August 1920 – 14 November 2010), known as Vince Broderick, was an English cricketer who played for Northamptonshire and briefly for the MCC. Considered an All-rounder, Broderick is notable for having the third best bo ...

(1920–2010), English athlete in cricket *

Vincent L. Broderick Vincent Lyons Broderick (April 26, 1920 – March 3, 1995) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. Education and career Born on April 26, 1920, in New York City, New York, Bro ...

(1920–1995), United States federal judge *

William Broderick William Joseph Broderick (20 May 1877 – 1 June 1957) was an Irish politician and farmer. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann as a Cumann na nGaedheal Teachta Dála (TD) for the Cork East constituency at the 1932 general election. He was ...

(1877–1957), Irish politician and farmer

As a given name

Broderick Amollo Broderick is a surname of early medieval English origin and subsequently the Anglicised versions of names of Irish and Welsh origin. It is also a given name. English origin A toponymic name the broad ridge and Bawdrip, a manor near Bridgwater ...

(born 1991), Kenyan Advocate of the High Court * Broderick Bozimo (born 1939), Nigerian Minister of State and former Minister of Police Affairs *

Broderick Chinnery Sir Broderick Chinnery, 1st Baronet (13 February 1742 – May 1808) was an Irish politician and baronet. He was the fourth son of Reverend George Chinnery and his wife Eleanor Whitfield, daughter of William Whitfield. Chinnery was barrister and ...

(1742–1808), Irish politician and baronet *

Broderick Crawford William Broderick Crawford (December 9, 1911 – April 26, 1986) was an American stage, film, radio, and television actor, often cast in tough-guy roles and best known for his Oscar- and Golden Globe-winning portrayal of Willie Stark in ''All t ...

(1911–1986), American actor *

Broderick Dyke Broderick Dyke (born 31 December 1960) is a former professional tennis player from Australia. Dyke enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles. During his career he won 8 doubles titles and finished runner-up an additional 14 times ...

(born 1960), Australian tennis player * Broderick Stephen Harvey or Steve Harvey (born 1957), American comedian and television presenter *

Brodrick Haldane Brodrick Vernon Chinnery-Haldane (12 July 1912 – 3 February 1996) was a Scottish-born society photographer whom his English contemporary Sir Cecil Beaton allegedly once described as the founder of modern society photography. Early life Brodrick ...

(1912–1996), Scottish-born society photographer *

Broderick Henderson Broderick Henderson (born February 21, 1957) is an American politician. He was as a Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 35th district. He served from 1995 to 2023. Henderson works as the Director of Parkin ...

, American politician and member of the Kansas House of Representatives *

Broderick Johnson Broderick Johnson is the co-founder and co-CEO of Alcon Entertainment, which he formed with his producing partner Andrew Kosove in 1997. Under his leadership, Alcon Entertainment has financed and produced and/or co-financed and co-produced ove ...

(fl. 1990s-present), American film producer *

Broderick Perkins Broderick Phillip Perkins (born November 23, 1954) is an American former professional baseball player. He played all or parts of seven seasons in Major League Baseball, from 1978 until 1984, for the San Diego Padres and Cleveland Indians, primaril ...

(born 1954), American baseball player *

Broderick Smith Broderick Smith (born 17 February 1948) is an English-born Australian multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and sometime actor. He was a member of 1970s bands Sundown, Carson and the Dingoes, 1980s Broderick Smith's Big Combo and he has rec ...

(born 1948), Australian musician *

Broderick Thomas Broderick Lee Thomas (born February 20, 1967) is a former American football linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Detroit Lions, the Minnesota Vikings, and the Dallas Cowboys. He played col ...

(born 1967), American football player * Broderick Thompson (1960–2002), American football player *

Broderick Washington Jr. Broderick Washington Jr. (born December 4, 1996) is an American football defensive end for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas Tech. College career Despite playing on the offensive line ...

(born 1997), American football player *

Broderick Wright Broderick Wright (born 24 July 1987) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the National Rugby League, as a . Playing career After graduating from Baulkham Hills High Schoo ...

(born 1987), Australian rugby player

Fictional characters

Broderick Bode The Ministry of Magic is the government of the Magical community of Britain in J. K. Rowling's Wizarding World, headed by an official entitled the Minister for Magic. The magical government in Britain is first mentioned in ''Harry Potter and t ...

, from the ''

Harry Potter ''Harry Potter'' is a series of seven fantasy literature, fantasy novels written by British author J. K. Rowling. The novels chronicle the lives of a young Magician (fantasy), wizard, Harry Potter (character), Harry Potter, and his friends ...

'' series of novels by J.K. Rowling

References

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