Astley
Old English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Astley
The given name 'Astley' is of Old English origin, meaning "ash tree clearing" or "ash wood," derived from the elements *æsc* (ash tree) and *lēah* (wood, clearing).
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Etymology
The given name 'Astley' is of Old English origin, meaning "ash tree clearing" or "ash wood," derived from the elements *æsc* (ash tree) and *lēah* (wood, clearing). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably as a surname-turned-first-name, with historical prominence through figures like Sir Jacob Astley (17th-century English royalist) and the pop singer Astley (Rick Astley).
Astley currently ranks #8,787 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1993.
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