Brae
bray
Brae is a unisex name of Scottish origin, meaning “Brae is a Scottish word meaning "hillside" or "slope". It's used as a topographical name.”, and peaked in popularity in 1995.
What Brae Means
“Brae is a Scottish word meaning "hillside" or "slope". It's used as a topographical name.”
The Story of Brae
Imagine a name that sounds like the rustling of leaves on a gentle slope.
Brae is a poetic Scottish word, a topographical term for a hillside or a steep incline. It entered the lexicon as a given name in the latter half of the twentieth century, drawing its character from the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands. This name speaks of the landscape.
This name is for a child who will find their strength on the upward climb. You see your little one navigating life with a natural resilience, a peaceful independence, and a connection to the earth.
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#18 in 1995
Total Births
346
First Recorded
1970
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