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Buckley

BUHK-lee

Buckley (name) means an English surname and place name, originally meaning a woodland clearing frequented by goats. Example: “Buckley grew up in a small town in Wales.”

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An English surname and place name, originally meaning a woodland clearing frequented by goats.
"Buckley grew up in a small town in Wales."

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Etymology

From Old English bucca ("he-goat") + lēah ("woodland clearing").

Origin: Old English

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Buckley” mean?

The word “Buckley” means an English surname and place name, originally meaning a woodland clearing frequented by goats.

How do you pronounce “Buckley”?

“Buckley” is pronounced BUHK-lee (/ˈbʌkli/ in IPA).

How do you use “Buckley” in a sentence?

Here is “Buckley” used in a sentence: “Buckley grew up in a small town in Wales.”

What part of speech is “Buckley”?

“Buckley” is a name.

Where does the word “Buckley” come from?

The word “Buckley” comes from Old English. From Old English bucca ("he-goat") + lēah ("woodland clearing").

Is “Buckley” a common word?

“Buckley” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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