Bradley (surname)
Bradley is an English surname derived from a placename meaning "broad wood" or "broad meadow" in Old English.
| Pronunciation | /ˈbrædli/ |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Old English, Irish |
| Meaning | "broad wood", "broad clearing" |
| Region of origin | England, Ireland |
It is also an Anglicisation of the Irish name Ó Brolacháin (also O’Brallaghan) from County Tyrone in Northern Ireland. The family moved and spread to counties Londonderry, Donegal and Cork, and England.
Like many English surnames, Bradley can also be used as a given name.
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