Name:
Bradley
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
English
Meaning:
Bradley originated as a surname and this usage is prevalent until today. It was derived from an Old English place name which meant “broad clearing”. Some sources also suggest Bradley might be an Anglicisation of the Irish name O’Brallaghan. The popularity of Bradley as a masculine given name in the US rose significantly in the 1930s and it has been frequently used ever since.
Pronunciation:
BRAD-lee
The Five Elements:
Water
Also Spelled Like...:
Brad
Famous Bradley:
Bradley Chavez : football player
Bradley Cole : actor
Bradley Cooper : actor
Bradley Fletcher : football player
Bradley Small : football player
Bradley Whitford : actor