Brodie is a Scottish surname and clan name taken from Brodie Castle near Forres in Moray; the place name is often explained from the Gaelic brothach, "muddy place" or "ditch". In the United States the spelling Brody is far more common, but Brodie has had a loyal following since the 1990s. It peaked at number 421 in 2008, held in the 700s and 800s through the 2010s and stands at number 1039 in 2025.