God is gracious; diminutive of John
Name Profile
Bailey
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Bailey.
Primary meaning
Steward; bailiff; berry clearing
Pronunciation: BAY-lee
Profile summary
Originally an occupational surname for a steward or official. Became popular as a first name in late 20th century. The current meaning shown for this name is Steward; bailiff; berry clearing. The catalog pronunciation is listed as BAY-lee. It is listed alongside the related form Bayley. Bailey appears in unisex naming lists and vintage style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Bailey is currently cataloged under English (occupational surname) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Steward; bailiff; berry clearing.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English (occupational surname) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Bailey is grouped as a vintage unisex name. Related form for this profile: Bayley. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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