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Bradley
Bradley is a gender-neutral name of British origin. From the Olde English words brad and leah, this name literally means “broad meadow”. Dating back to 1086, this title was once used as a surname before becoming a popular first name in the US in the mid-late 1900s. With this nature-inspired name, baby Bradley may have a soft spot for the great outdoors where they can let their freedom and independence reign. Namesakes include the Dickens character in Our Mutual Friend to some of today’s most well-known Hollywood icons like Bradley Cooper and Brad Pitt. With so many artists and creatives to look to, your little one will have no shortage of positive influences in their life, from your home to the silver screen.
British
Male
Name Story
Traits
- Friendly
- Confident
- Outgoing
- Adventurous
Compatibility
Bradley pairs well with classic and traditional sibling names, as it has a timeless feel. It also works nicely as a strong and masculine middle name. Culturally, Bradley fits in well with British and English-inspired naming styles, and can be paired with other names of similar origins.
Friendly
Confident
Outgoing
Adventurous
Spotlight
Famous Personalities
Notable people who share the name.
Bradley Nowell
Musician
Born: February 22, 1968 · Long Beach, California, USA
Bradley Whitford
Actor
Born: October 10, 1959 · Madison, Wisconsin, USA
Similar Names
Betty
Oath of God
Sadie
Princess
Serenity
Serene, calm
Bianca
White, Pure
Hanson
Son of Hans
Halima
Gentle, mild mannered
Regional Variations & Spellings
Alternative Spellings
- Bradley Original form
- Брэдли Russian
- 布拉德利 Chinese (Mandarin)
- برادلي Arabic
- ბრედლი Georgian
- Japanese
- Hindi
- Korean
- Hebrew
Cultural Adaptations
- ブラッドリー (Buraddorī) Japanese
- ब्रैडली (Bradlī) Hindi
- 브래들리 (Beuraedulli) Korean
- בראדלי (Bradley) Hebrew
Frequently Asked Questions about Bradley
- What does Bradley mean?
- Broad meadow
- What is the origin of Bradley?
- Bradley has British origins.
- Is Bradley popular?
- Bradley has been viewed 75 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
- What are similar names to Bradley?
- Similar names include Betty, Sadie, Serenity, Bianca, Hanson.
- How do you pronounce Bradley?
- Bradley is pronounced BRAD-lee.
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