| Meaning | broad meadow |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Bradley |
| Popularity | Popular |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Brad-ley |
Bradley is a charming and timeless name for a baby boy, rich in history and nature-inspired symbolism. Originating from Old English, it reflects the combination of "broad" and "clearing," evoking images of a vast, open space embraced by nature. This name carries a sense of strength and resilience, alluding to an individual with a grounded and down-to-earth personality.
Bradley has been adorned by many notable figures, both in the real world and in fiction. From actors like Bradley Cooper and Bradley Whitford to athletes like Bradley Wiggins and Bradley Beal, the name has a diverse range of associations. In literature and on-screen, characters such as Bradley Chalkers, Bradley Headstone, and Bradley Cooper (from The Hangover) have brought depth and intrigue to the name's fictional realm.
Choosing Bradley for your baby boy is an excellent way to honor tradition while providing him with a name that embodies strength and natural beauty. Whether he becomes a renowned actor, an accomplished athlete, or a beloved character in the stories of his own life, Bradley will serve as a name that carries both grace and fortitude throughout his journey.
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| Bradley Cooper | American actor and filmmaker |
| Bradley Whitford | American actor |
| Bradley Wiggins | British former professional cyclist |
| Bradley Beal | American professional basketball player |
| Bradley Walsh | English actor and television presenter |
| Bradley Nowell | American musician, lead vocalist, and guitarist of the band Sublime |
| Bradley James | English actor |
| Bradley Dack | English professional footballer |
| Bradley Wright-Phillips | English-American professional soccer player |
| Bradley Byrne | American politician |
| Bradley Skeete | British professional boxer |
| Bradley Stryker | Canadian actor |
| Bradley Smith | American speedway rider |
| Bradley Orr | English retired professional footballer |
| Bradley Bozeman | American professional football player |
| Bradley Lowery | British child cancer patient and football mascot |
| Bradley Martyn | American bodybuilder and fitness entrepreneur |
| Bradley McIntosh | English singer and member of the band S Club 7 |
| Bradley Cooper | The Hangover - film series |
| Bradley Charles Cooper | Alias - TV series |
| Bradley Biggle | South Park - animated TV series |
| Bradley Chalkers | There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom - novel |
| Bradley Fine | Spy - film |
| Bradley Headstone | Our Mutual Friend - novel by Charles Dickens |
| Bradley Lake | Monster Allergy - comic series |
| Bradley Buzzcut | Beavis and Butt-Head - animated TV series |
| Bradley Uppercrust III | An Extremely Goofy Movie - animated film |
| Bradley Taylor | Home Improvement - TV series |
| Bradley "Brad" Majors | The Rocky Horror Picture Show - musical and film |
| Bradley "Brad" Bellick | Prison Break - TV series |
| Bradley "Brad" Armstrong | Grown Ups - film |
| Bradley Goodman | Porridge - TV series |
| Bradley "Brad" Buttowski | Kick Buttowski - Suburban Daredevil - animated TV series |
| Bradley "Brad" Radcliffe | Neighbours - Australian TV series |
| Bradley "Brad" Willis | Neighbours - Australian TV series |
| Bradley "Brad" Carlton | The Young and the Restless - TV series |
| Bradley "Brad" Snyder | Days of Our Lives - TV series |
| Bradley "Brad" Simpson | The Vamps - British pop rock band |