The nameBradley
Bradley is an English boy's name taken from an English place name. It has been given in France since the late 1950s.
- Boy's name
- English
Meaning
Bradley comes from the Old English brad, "broad", and leah, "clearing".
Origin
English, first a place name and then a surname.
History
Bradley has been given steadily in France since the 1990s, with a peak in the early 2000s.
Famous people named Bradley
- Bradley Cooper, American actor
Popularity of the name Bradley
Bradley in France
Bradley was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 920 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Bradley. Its rise began around 1992, and it peaked in 2003. Half of all babies named Bradley in France were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 63 births a year on average, against 79 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bradley mean?
Bradley comes from the Old English brad, "broad", and leah, "clearing".
What is the origin of the name Bradley?
English, first a place name and then a surname.
Is Bradley a girl's or a boy's name?
Bradley is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Bradley?
Bradley Cooper, American actor.