Fernley
Old English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Fernley
The given name 'Fernley' means "fern meadow" or "fern clearing," derived from Old English *fearn* (fern) and *lēah* (woodland clearing or meadow).
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Etymology
The given name 'Fernley' means "fern meadow" or "fern clearing," derived from Old English *fearn* (fern) and *lēah* (woodland clearing or meadow). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Britain, as a locational surname turned given name, with no specific religious association and no notable historical figures of prominence.
Fernley currently ranks #3,966 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1931.
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