The name Brad is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Brad is: Broad clearing in the wood. From a surname and place name based on the Old English words for broad clearing and broad wood. Famous Bearer: Movie star Brad (Bradley) Pitt.
Origin of the name Bradley: Transferred use of the surname originating from English place-names derived from the Old English elements brad (broad) and lēah (wood, clearing, meadow, enclosure): hence, “dweller at the broad wood.” Short: Brad.
Personal experiences with the name Bradleigh: | Edit. Seems that most Bradleighs or Bradleys as girls are very California blondes who are very bubbly and cute. Nicknames for Bradleigh: | Edit Share what you know! Meanings and history of the name Bradleigh: | Edit. English, meaning "broad meadow".
Contribute your knowledge to the name Bradlie. ... In one baby naming book, Bradlie was listed under girl names with the meaning, "girl of the open meadow." It isn't far off from the meaning of the masculine form, Bradley. Most places I've found said that it means "broad wood" or "broad clearing."
