Yardley
Old English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Yardley
Yardley derives from Old English elements "geard" (yard/enclosure) and "leah" (clearing/meadow), meaning a clearing near an enclosed yard or farm.
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Etymology
Yardley derives from Old English elements "geard" (yard/enclosure) and "leah" (clearing/meadow), meaning a clearing near an enclosed yard or farm. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Britain and North America, with historical prominence as a place name in England before becoming a given name.
Yardley currently ranks #13,411 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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