Bradely
Old English · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Bradely
The given name 'Bradely' is a variant of 'Bradley', meaning "broad clearing" or "wide meadow," derived from the Old English elements *brād* (broad) and *lēah* (wood, clearing).
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Etymology
The given name 'Bradely' is a variant of 'Bradley', meaning "broad clearing" or "wide meadow," derived from the Old English elements *brād* (broad) and *lēah* (wood, clearing). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United Kingdom and United States, with no specific religious association, and gained popularity as a surname before becoming a given name in the 19th century.
Bradely currently ranks #8,034 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1969.
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