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Bradlee

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Pronounced BRAD-lee /ˈbræd.li/Medium

Meaning: Bradlee is a modern respelling of Bradley, an English place and surname name from Old English brad ('broad') and leah ('meadow; clearing') — 'broad meadow.' The -lee ending gives a soft, girl-friendly finish.Low

In 30 seconds: A fresh respelling of Bradley: Bradlee traces to 'broad meadow' (said 'BRAD-lee'). Soft, modern, place-name style.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningBradlee is a modern respelling of Bradley, an English place and surname name from Old English brad ('broad') and leah ('meadow; clearing') — 'broad meadow.' The -lee ending gives a soft, girl-friendly finish.
U.S. rank (2025)#10237 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 400

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519932025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bradlee respells Bradley, an English place and surname name from Old English for 'broad meadow.' Ending such names in -lee or -leigh has fed their modern, feminine styling. A tidy nature-place pick (said 'BRAD-lee').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, place-name style, and soft.

Did you know? Bradlee is a modern respelling of Bradley, an English place name meaning 'broad meadow' (from brad + leah). The -lee spelling gives it a softer, girl-friendly finish (said 'BRAD-lee').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Bradlee — Respelling of Bradley, English place name 'broad meadow'

Variations

BradleyBradleighBradlie

Nicknames

BradLee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bradlee mean?

Bradlee respells Bradley, an English place name meaning 'broad meadow.'

How do you pronounce Bradlee?

It's said BRAD-lee /ˈbræd.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Bradlee a boy or girl name?

Bradlee is used here as a girl's name; Bradley itself leans boy.

How popular is Bradlee?

Bradlee is very rare for girls in the U.S.

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