Does anyone know the name Briody?

Question

Is it a first name or surname?

And where does it generally come from?

Answer 1

If you mean Brody, it is a first name that is popular in Alabama. My cousin has that name! :-) It's usually short for Broderick.

Answer 2

When I was at school there was a girl called Briody (said Bridie)  

as her first name. This was in the North of Scotland.

Answer 3

I knew a guy once from the Longford area , from a large family of them....sorry it is a surname and an Irish one at that.

Answer 4

like Adrian Broody the actor!!

Answer 5

umm, do u mean brody or briony?