Bradley
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for Bradley, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Name — An English surname and male given name, also the name of many villages and towns in England and the United States.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Old English brād ("broad") plus lēah ("woodland").
Full origin of Bradley →Frequently asked questions
What does “Bradley” mean?
The word “Bradley” means an English surname and male given name, also the name of many villages and towns in England and the United States.
How do you pronounce “Bradley”?
“Bradley” is pronounced BRAD-lee (/ˈbɹædli/ in IPA).
How do you use “Bradley” in a sentence?
Here is “Bradley” used in a sentence: “Bradley works as a plumber in Yorkshire.”
What part of speech is “Bradley”?
“Bradley” is a name.
Where does the word “Bradley” come from?
The word “Bradley” comes from Old English. From Old English brād ("broad") plus lēah ("woodland").
Is “Bradley” a common word?
“Bradley” is a fairly common word in modern English.
Is Bradley a first name or a surname?
Bradley is both. It began as an English surname taken from the many villages and towns named Bradley, and it later moved into use as a male given name. Today it is common in both roles in Britain and North America.
What is the usual short form of Bradley?
Brad is the standard short form of Bradley, and it works as an everyday nickname rather than a separate formal name. Many bearers use Bradley in full for formal contexts and Brad socially.
Where does the name Bradley come from?
Bradley comes from English place names built on the Old English words for 'broad' and 'clearing' or 'wood', which is why so many villages in England — and later towns in the United States — carry the name. Families took the surname from those places, and the given name grew out of the surname.