| Meaning | broad meadow |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Bradley |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Brad-ley |
About Bradley
Choosing the perfect name for your baby girl is a task of great significance, as it shapes a part of her identity. One intriguing option that adds a touch of modernity to a traditional surname is the name Bradley. Originally a surname of English origin, Bradley means "broad clearing" or "broad meadow." While traditionally a masculine name, it has emerged as a distinctive choice for baby girls in recent times.
Bradley's transformation into a female name demonstrates the evolving nature of naming trends. Its variations such as Bradlee, Bradleigh, Bradlynn, and Bradlyn offer a range of possibilities, allowing parents to select a form that resonates with them.
Notable individuals like Bradley Cooper and Bradley Whitford have brought attention to the name's versatility. Additionally, fictional characters such as Bradley Martin from "The Westing Game" showcase its presence in literature.
Choosing Bradley for your baby girl celebrates both tradition and innovation, a name with roots that span genders and offer a unique charm. Whether you choose to embrace its unisex history or shape it into a feminine identity, Bradley is a name that carries a story of evolution and individuality.
Nicknames for Bradley
| Brad |
| Lee |
| Brady |
| Ley |
| Adley |
Famous People Named Bradley
| Bradley Cooper | American actress |
| Bradley Whitford | American actress |
| Bradley Simpson | British singer |
| Bradley McIntosh | English singer |
| Bradley Dack | English footballer |
| Bradley Beal | American basketball player |
| Bradley Chubb | American football player |
| Bradley Wiggins | British cyclist |
| Bradley Roby | American football player |
| Bradley Hayes | American basketball player |
| Bradley Hill | Australian rules footballer |
| Bradley Pierce | American actor |
| Bradley Stryker | Canadian actor |
| Bradley Manning | American activist |
| Bradley Walker | American singer |
| Bradley Jaden | English actor |
| Bradley Steven Perry | American actor |
| Bradley S. Klein | American golf course architect |
| Bradley Fink | American artist |
| Bradley Keenan | American dancer |
Characters Named Bradley
| Bradley Martin | from "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin |
| Bradley Adams | from "The Client" by John Grisham |
| Bradley Cunningham | from "The Shining" by Stephen King |
| Bradley "Brad" Bellick | from TV series "Prison Break" |
| Bradley Taylor | from "Summer Sisters" by Judy Blume |
| Bradley Cooper | from TV series "Single Parents" |
| Bradley Simmons | from "Deep Impact" film |
| Bradley Russell | from "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" series by Ann Brashares |
| Bradley Raines | from TV series "Guiding Light" |
| Bradley Heffernan | from TV series "Pretty Little Liars" |
| Bradley Smith | from "The Parent Trap" film |
| Bradley "Brad" Moseley | from "Gilmore Girls" TV series |
| Bradley "Brad" Majors | from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" film |
| Bradley Prescott IV | from "Grand Theft Auto V" video game |
| Bradley "Brad" Carbunkle | from "My Life as a Teenage Robot" TV series |
| Bradley "Brad" Buttowski | from "Kick Buttowski - Suburban Daredevil" TV series |
| Bradley "Brad" Morton | from "The Babysitter's Club" book series |
| Bradley "Brad" Boa | from "TaleSpin" animated series |
| Bradley "Brad" Lynn | from "Home Movies" animated series |
| Bradley Uppercrust III | from "An Extremely Goofy Movie" animated film |