'Braide' name meaning/origin

[castlebob]

Hello All,
I've seen refs to a 'Braide' Christopher Armstrong & a 'Braide' Crystell Armstrong in 16th C records. Can anyone tell me what 'Braide' means? Is it a common prefix? Also, is Crystell a form of Christopher?
Cheers,
Bob
PS I'm guessing it means 'broad', but would like expert confirmation!

[MonicaL]

Hi Bob

Great site for first name variants:

Crystal (male version) = Christopher

www.whatsinaname.net

Monica

[castlebob]

Thanks Monica,
Very useful.
Cheers,
Bob

[Johnner Kid]

Hi Bob
re BRAIDE
Probably an anglicised attempt at a Scottish accent.
Scots would be more likely to say BROAD as it sounds in ROAD instead of as it sounds in RODE.

Sy

[castlebob]

Sounds logical, Sy
The family, like many of that era, loved a nickname!
Cheers,
Bob