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Stokely
Stokely Pronunciation
Stokely is pronounced STOHK-lee /ˈstoʊk.li/High
Meaning: From an English place-name/surname — Old English stoc, 'an outlying farm/hamlet', plus leah, 'meadow' — 'the hamlet meadow'Medium
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History & Origin
Stokely comes from an English place-name and surname — Old English stoc, 'an outlying farm, a hamlet, a holy place', plus leah, 'meadow, clearing' — 'the hamlet meadow'. A crisp, distinguished surname-name (civil-rights leader Stokely Carmichael).
It registers thinly as a first name. Rare, the-hamlet-meadow at the root, and distinguished.
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How do you pronounce Stokely?
Stokely is pronounced STOHK-lee (/ˈstoʊk.li/). Press play above to hear Stokely said aloud.
How do you say Stokely?
Stokely is said STOHK-lee (/ˈstoʊk.li/). Press play above to hear Stokely said aloud.
What does the name Stokely mean?
Stokely is English for 'the meadow by the outlying farm/hamlet'.
Is Stokely a boy or girl name?
Stokely is a boy's name.
How popular is Stokely?
Stokely is a rare name in the U.S.