Bradley

Bradley Meaning & Origin

About Bradley
The name Bradley is of English origin and has two possible meanings. Firstly, it is derived from the Old English words "brad" meaning "broad" and "leah" meaning "wood" or "clearing," suggesting someone who lives near a broad clearing in the woods. Secondly, it can also be a transferred surname, originating from a place name meaning "broad meadow." Overall, the name Bradley signifies someone who is associated with a wide, open space or clearing.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Bradley are male.

Bradley Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -9.96% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRTL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B60340
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R AE1 D L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbrædli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B634

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bradley in Braille

Here's how to represent Bradley in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Bradley in braille

How to Spell the Name Bradley in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Bradley using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Bradley in sign language

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