Bradley
Pronunciation: BRAD-lee (key)
Origin of the name Bradley:
Transferred use of the surname originating from English place-names derived from the Old English elements brad (broad) and lēah (wood, clearing, meadow, enclosure): hence, “dweller at the broad wood.” Short: Brad.
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Bradley is one of those names that grows with you as you age. When a boy is young, it seems more fitting to call him "Bradley". As he gets older though, "Brad" sounds like a strong, masculine name.
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Brad, Woody
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Global Popularity of the Name Bradley
- #67 in England
- #163 in Scotland
- #201 in United States
- #205 in Canada (British Columbia)
- #230 in Canada (Alberta)
- #293 in Canada (Quebec)
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