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Woodley

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Woodley Pronunciation

Woodley is pronounced WOOD-lee /ˈwʊd.li/High

Meaning: From an English place-name/surname — Old English wudu, 'wood, forest', plus leah, 'meadow, clearing' — 'the woodland clearing'Medium

In 30 seconds: The woodland clearing: Woodley is the English 'the forest clearing'. Crisp, woodsy, and warm (nickname Woody).

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Origin MediumEnglish

MeaningFrom an English place-name/surname — Old English wudu, 'wood, forest', plus leah, 'meadow, clearing' — 'the woodland clearing'

U.S. rank (2024)#5208 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 275

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Woodley comes from an English place-name and surname — Old English wudu, 'wood, forest', plus leah, 'meadow, clearing' — 'the woodland clearing'. A crisp, woodsy surname-name (popular in Haitian families too); nickname Woody.

It registers thinly as a first name. Rare, the-woodland-clearing at the root, and woodsy.

Did you know? Woodley means 'the wood/forest clearing' (Old English wudu + leah) — a crisp, woodsy surname-name (popular in Haitian families; nickname Woody).

Overall data confidence 65%

Surname references — Woodley — etymology

Variations

WoodleighWoodly

Nicknames

Woody

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Woodley?

Woodley is pronounced WOOD-lee (/ˈwʊd.li/). Press play above to hear Woodley said aloud.

How do you say Woodley?

Woodley is said WOOD-lee (/ˈwʊd.li/). Press play above to hear Woodley said aloud.

What does the name Woodley mean?

Woodley is English for 'the wood/forest clearing'.

Is Woodley a boy or girl name?

Woodley is a boy's name.

How popular is Woodley?

Woodley is a rare name in the U.S.