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Bradley (given name)

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Bradley
Pronunciation/ˈbrædli/
GenderMale
Origin
Word/nameOld English, Irish
Meaning"broad wood", "broad clearing"[1]
Region of originEngland, Ireland

Bradley is an English given name derived from a placename meaning "broad wood" or "broad meadow" in Old English.

The given name Brad is often a diminutive of Bradley. Like many English given names, Bradley can also be used as a surname.

Notable people with the given name include:

References

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  1. ^ "The Name Bradley – Origin and Meaning of Bradley". Male & Female Names: A Dictionary of Names. Name Meanings & Name Origins (MFnames.com). Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 1 November 2017.