Bradley: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: bra-hdle-he-e
Origin: United Kingdom
gender-male

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Updated on Aug 14, 2024 · 2 mins read
Region Origin: Europe
Meaning: Broad meadow

Bradley is a gender-neutral name of British origin, derived from the Olde English words "brad" and "leah," which together mean "broad meadow". The name has a long history, dating back to 1086, when it was initially used as a surname before becoming popular as a first name in the US in the mid-late 1900s. The origin of the name Bradley is English, with geographic roots referring to people who are from a place named Bradley or Broadley, meaning "broad meadow". There are numerous locations in England with names like this, and any one of them could be considered the natural home of people with this surname. The name Bradley can also be used as a given name, and it is derived from a place-name meaning "broad wood" or "broad meadow" in Old English.

Bradley Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Bradley is currently #539 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Bradley is currently #539 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Bradley is currently #531 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Bradley is currently #531 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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Famous People Named Bradley

This section lists notable individuals and public figures named Bradley, showcasing their achievements and contributions in various fields.

  • Bradley Cooper: Bradley Cooper is an American actor and filmmaker known for his roles in "Silver Linings Playbook," "American Sniper," and "A Star Is Born."
  • Bradley Wiggins: Sir Bradley Wiggins is a British former professional road and track racing cyclist, who won the 2012 Tour de France.
  • Bradley Whitford: Bradley Whitford is an American actor known for his roles in "The West Wing," "Get Out," and "The Handmaid's Tale."
  • Bradley James: Bradley James is an English actor known for his role as Arthur Pendragon in the TV series "Merlin."
  • Bradley Walsh: Bradley Walsh is an English actor, comedian, and television presenter known for hosting the game show "The Chase."

 

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