Greely
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Greely
The given name 'Greely' is an English surname-turned-first-name derived from the Old English elements "grēne" (green) and "lēah" (wood, clearing), meaning "dweller at the green clearing." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, notably in the United States, with historical association to Arctic explorer Adolphus Greely (1844–1935), but has no specific religious ties.
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Etymology
The given name 'Greely' is an English surname-turned-first-name derived from the Old English elements "grēne" (green) and "lēah" (wood, clearing), meaning "dweller at the green clearing." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, notably in the United States, with historical association to Arctic explorer Adolphus Greely (1844–1935), but has no specific religious ties.
Greely currently ranks #3,616 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1921.
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