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Bradly

♂ Boy

Pronounced BRAD-lee /ˈbræd.li/High

Meaning: A spelling of Bradley — from Old English brad, 'broad', plus leah, 'a meadow, a clearing'; 'a broad meadow'Medium

In 30 seconds: A broad meadow: Bradly spells Bradley — 'a broad meadow'. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningA spelling of Bradley — from Old English brad, 'broad', plus leah, 'a meadow, a clearing'; 'a broad meadow'
U.S. rank (2024)#6202 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 9,332

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199019462024

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

Bradly is a spelling of Bradley — from Old English brad, 'broad', plus leah, 'a meadow, a clearing' — 'a broad meadow'. Originally a place-name and surname, long established as a first name. A crisp, classic name (nickname Brad).

In the U.S. it appears beside the standard Bradley. Rare in this spelling, a-broad-meadow at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Bradley means 'a broad meadow; a broad clearing' (Old English brad, 'broad', plus leah, 'a meadow') — Bradly is a streamlined spelling, crisp and classic (said 'BRAD-lee').
Overall data confidence 65%
Behind the Name — Bradley — root etymology

Variations

BradleyBradleeBradleigh

Nicknames

Brad

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bradly mean?

Bradly spells Bradley — Old English 'a broad meadow; a broad clearing'.

How do you pronounce Bradly?

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

Is Bradly a boy or girl name?

Bradly is a boy's name.

How popular is Bradly?

Bradly is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Bradley is more common.

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