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Woodley

Woodley (name) means an English surname and place name meaning "clearing in the woods.". Example: “Shailene Woodley is an American actress.”

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An English surname and place name meaning "clearing in the woods."
"Shailene Woodley is an American actress."

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Etymology

From Old English wudu (“wood”) + lēah (“woodland clearing, glade”). Equivalent to wood + -ley (“lea”).

Origin: Old English

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What does “Woodley” mean?

The word “Woodley” means an English surname and place name meaning "clearing in the woods.".

How do you use “Woodley” in a sentence?

Here is “Woodley” used in a sentence: “Shailene Woodley is an American actress.”

What part of speech is “Woodley”?

“Woodley” is a name.

What is the meaning of Woodley?

"Woodley" (name) means an English surname and place name meaning "clearing in the woods.".

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