Brawley
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Brawley
The given name 'Brawley' is an English surname-turned-first-name derived from a place name meaning "meadow at the hill-fort" or "woodland clearing by the hill," from Old English *brū* (brow, hill) and *lēah* (clearing, meadow).
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Etymology
The given name 'Brawley' is an English surname-turned-first-name derived from a place name meaning "meadow at the hill-fort" or "woodland clearing by the hill," from Old English *brū* (brow, hill) and *lēah* (clearing, meadow). It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Scotland and the United States, with no specific religious association; notable historical context includes the Scottish clan Brawley and the American Civil War figure General Brawley.
Brawley currently ranks #9,866 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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