Bayly
Old French · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Bayly
The given name 'Bayly' is an English surname-turned-first-name derived from the Old French "bailli" (bailiff), meaning "steward" or "administrator." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably in the United Kingdom and United States, with historical roots in medieval England where it denoted an official overseeing a manor or estate.
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Etymology
The given name 'Bayly' is an English surname-turned-first-name derived from the Old French "bailli" (bailiff), meaning "steward" or "administrator." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably in the United Kingdom and United States, with historical roots in medieval England where it denoted an official overseeing a manor or estate.
Bayly currently ranks #16,951 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1996.
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