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Origin of Broadie Total Records: 2  Origin of Broadie, Meaning of Broadie Origin: A small Scottish Clan or family from the Laigh of Moray in North East Scotland. One 18th Century writer thought the name to be derived from 'Brothaigh', (Gaelic) a muddy place or ditch, referring to the Muckle Burn in the Parish of Dyke (Also meaning ditch)where Brodie Castle still stands. Other Scholars say the name comes from the followers of Brude, wartlord of the Northern Picts in C9. Surnames: Broadie, Brodie, Brody Submitted by: Brodie Origin of Broadie, Meaning of Broadie Origin: James W., George M., or anyone related to both the above. Surnames: Broadie Submitted by: Debbie 11/8/2009 7:57 PM Page 1 of 1

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