Braydon

Braydon is a name that can refer to a place in England or to a personal given name. It has been used in English-speaking countries as a masculine given name in modern times and often derives from a place-name origin.

Braydon, Wiltshire, is a village and civil parish in the county of Wiltshire, England. The locality sits in a rural part of the county and forms part of the broader Wiltshire countryside. As with many English parishes, the area has a long local history reflected in its layout, historic buildings, and community institutions that serve residents today.

As a given name, Braydon is used primarily for boys. It is formed from English place-name elements and has been adopted in North America and other regions in recent decades. The name is one of several contemporary names that draw on place-based roots in English naming practices.

Notable people with the given name Braydon include Braydon Coburn, a professional ice hockey defenceman who has played in major leagues. As with many names, usage and popularity of Braydon have varied over time and across different regions, reflecting broader trends in English-language naming.