Beverly
English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Beverly
The name Beverly means "beaver stream" or "beaver meadow," derived from the Old English words *beofor* (beaver) and *lēac* (stream or meadow).
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Etymology
The name Beverly means "beaver stream" or "beaver meadow," derived from the Old English words *beofor* (beaver) and *lēac* (stream or meadow). It originated as a place name in England and became a given name in English-speaking cultures, notably used for both genders but predominantly female since the early 20th century, with no specific religious association.
Beverly currently ranks #1,018 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1953.
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