This interesting surname is of Anglo-Saxon origin, and is a locational name from either of two places. ... Wensley in the North Riding of Yorkshire was recorded as "Wendreslaga" in the Domesday Book, and has as its first element the Olde English given name "Wendel"; hence "Wendel's clearing".
Origin of the name Lee: Transferred use of the surname derived from the Old English lēah (wood, clearing, meadow, en-closure): hence, "dweller in or near the wood or clearing." From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.Buy the book.
Origin of the name Kimberly: ... Others think it to be derived from Lord Kimberley, whose name is believed to be a compound name composed of an Old English personal name of unknown meaning and lēah (wood, clearing, meadow, enclosure).
The name Dud is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Dud is: From the people's meadow. From a surname and place name derived from the Old English, meaning 'Dudda's clearing'. Famous bearer: Actor Dudley Moore.
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."
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".
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.
Blakelee is a baby boy name its meaning is variant of blakely: from the light meadow; from the dark meadow.. Mostly popular in religion. The poeple have viewed this name 1387 times.
Blakelie is a baby boy name its meaning is variant of blakely: from the light meadow; from the dark meadow.. Mostly popular in religion. The poeple have viewed this name 901 times.
Ryleigh is a made-up spelling variant of the non-gender-specific name Riley (in an apparent attempt to feminize this unisex name). Riley comes from an old Irish given name, Raghallaigh (pronounced rah-hal-ee) which is derived from the Gaelic word “raghalach†meaning 'courageous, valiant.'
