| Meaning | broad hill |
| Origin | Gaelic, Scottish |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Brae-den |
Refined yet accessible, this spelling variation offers sophistication with familiarity. The additional vowel creates visual elegance on paper while maintaining the name's essential character and pronunciation. It's become a popular choice among parents who appreciate Celtic-inspired names but want something that feels current and stylish. The name suggests someone personable and engaging, equally comfortable in various social settings. There's a smoothness to how it flows that many find appealing, especially when paired with different surname types. It works well for children and adults alike, never feeling too juvenile or too serious. The name has sustained popularity without becoming oversaturated, maintaining a sweet spot of recognition without ubiquity. Parents often choose this particular spelling for its slightly more polished appearance compared to alternative versions.
| Braden |
| Brayden |
| Braedon |
| Braiden |
| Brandon |
| Bradley |
| Brendon |
| Brennan |
| Brian |
| Byron |
| Barrett |
| Brady |
| Brae |
| Brad |
| Bray |
| Den |
| Braeden Lemasters | American actor |
| Braeden Wright | Canadian basketball player |
| Braeden Moskowy | Canadian curler |
| Braeden Anderson | Canadian football player |
| Braeden Kelly | American soccer player |
| Braeden Campbell | Australian rules footballer |
| Braeden Holcomb | American musician |
| Braeden Tkachuk | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Braeden Ortt | American motorcycle racer |
| Braeden Mayrisch | Luxembourgian politician |
| Braeden Schlehuber | American baseball player |
| Braeden Lange | American volleyball player |
| Braeden Hurley | Canadian figure skater |
| Braeden Dillabaugh | Canadian curler |
| Braeden Ostepchuk | Canadian soccer player |
| Braeden Kershner | American basketball player |
| Braeden Mannering | American chef and philanthropist |
| Braeden Vazzo | American swimmer |
| Braeden Baade | Canadian soccer player |
| Braeden Collingham | Canadian baseball player |
| Braeden Westfall | character in the "Throne of Glass" series by Sarah J. Maas |
| Braeden Davis | character in the TV show "Teen Wolf" |
| Braeden Kael | character in the "Fire and Thorns" series by Rae Carson |
| Braeden McGregor | character in the book "Defy the Stars" by Claudia Gray |
| Braeden Wolf | character in the "Mercy Thompson" series by Patricia Briggs |
| Braeden Lightfoot | character in the animated film "Onward" |
| Braeden Langstrom | character in the TV show "Gotham" |
| Braeden Clarke | character in the TV show "Home and Away" |
| Braeden Mitchell | character in the TV show "Wentworth" |
| Braeden Pryce | character in the TV show "Coronation Street" |
| Braeden Zane | character in the "Dark Warriors" series by Donna Grant |
| Braeden Thorn | character in the book "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black |
| Braeden Drakonin | character in the "Sorcery Ascendant Sequence" series by Mitchell Hogan |
| Braeden T. Brindle | character in the TV show "The Magicians" |
| Braeden Koska | character in the "Heartstriker" series by Rachel Aaron |
| Braeden Paulson | character in the TV show "Roswell, New Mexico" |
| Braeden Frey | character in the "Game of Thrones" series by George R.R. Martin |
| Braeden Marven | character in the "An Unkindness of Magicians" by Kat Howard |
| Braeden Sharpe | character in the book "The Sentinel Mage" by Emily Gee |
| Braeden Silverbush | character in the book "Star Wars - The High Republic - The Rising Storm" by Cavan Scott |