More info about the name "Braden"

Braden originates in Irish language and means "son of Bradan". Initially, it was used as a surname, derived from the word 'bradan', which means 'salmon' in Irish Gaelic. In Irish mythology, The Bradan Feasa – Salmon of Wisdom is an old legend, introducing Finn MacCool, a mythical Irish warrior. Some sources also suggest an Old English meaning of the name – ‘broad valley’.