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Bradley
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Bradley.
Primary meaning
Broad meadow; wide clearing
Pronunciation: BRAD-lee
Profile summary
From Old English 'brad' (broad) and 'leah' (meadow/clearing). Originally a place name and surname. Popular as a given name since the 20th century. Famous bearer: Bradley Cooper (b. 1975), American actor. The current meaning shown for this name is Broad meadow; wide clearing. The catalog pronunciation is listed as BRAD-lee. It is listed alongside the related form Brad. Bradley appears in boy naming lists and biblical style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Bradley is currently cataloged under English (old english) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Broad meadow; wide clearing.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English (old english) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Bradley is grouped as a biblical boy name. Related form for this profile: Brad. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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