Etymology

McGrady

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Irish Mac Bhrádaigh
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  1. Irish · derived fromMac Bhrádaigh“son of Brádach”
  2. English todayMcGrady

Anglicized form of Irish Mac Bhrádaigh (“son of Brádach”), a personal name probably derived from a word meaning "proud". Compare Irish bród (“pride”) and bródach (“favourite, pet; boyo”).

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