"broad meadow, wide clearing"
Origin: Old English brad + leah
Language: English
Bradlee
Pronunciation: [ br-ADL-ee ]
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Meaning & Origin
"dweller at the broad woodland clearing"
Origin: Old English
Language: English
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The Story of Bradlee
Bradlee is a variant spelling of Bradley, an Old English place name and surname from 'brad' (broad) and 'leah' (woodland clearing or meadow), meaning broad meadow. The name was originally given to families who lived near open woodland clearings. The -lee spelling is an Americanized variant that emphasizes the name's friendly, approachable sound.
Bradley was most popular in the 1950s-70s in the US, often associated with a clean-cut, all-American image. The Bradlee variant enjoyed some popularity alongside other -lee suffix names in the 1980s-90s.
Ben Bradlee, the legendary editor of The Washington Post who guided Watergate coverage, made the Bradlee spelling particularly notable in American journalism history.
Historical Record
Bradlee first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 3,432 babies have been named Bradlee in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Bradlee is past its peak , currently ranked #4,132 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Ben Bradlee, editor of The Washington Post during Watergate, made the Bradlee spelling famous in journalism
- Bradley was a top-50 boys' name in the US from 1947 through 1986
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Popularity Over Time
#4,132
Current Rank
Peaked 1996
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Bradlee
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Bradley Cooper
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1975
Academy Award-nominated American actor and filmmaker known for Silver Linings Playbook and A Star Is Born
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Ben Bradlee
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1921
Legendary executive editor of The Washington Post who guided the paper's Watergate investigation and Pentagon Papers cov...
Legendary executive editor of The Washington Post who guided the paper's Watergate investigation and Pentagon Papers coverage
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #4,132
- Total SSA Count
- 26
- Cultural Origins
- English American
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bradlee
What does the name Bradlee mean?
"broad meadow, wide clearing" (from Old English brad + leah). "dweller at the broad woodland clearing" (from Old English). Bradlee is a variant spelling of Bradley, an Old English place name and surname from 'brad' (broad) and 'leah' (woodland clearing or meadow), meaning broad meadow. The name was originally given to families who lived near open woodland clearings. The -lee spelling is an Americanized variant that emphasizes the name's friendly, approachable sound.
What is the origin of the name Bradlee?
Bradlee has Old English brad + leah, Old English, English, and American origins. In Old English brad + leah, it means "broad meadow, wide clearing". In Old English, it means "dweller at the broad woodland clearing".
Is Bradlee a boy or girl name?
Bradlee is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #4132. As a girl name, it is ranked #15561. Bradlee is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Bradlee?
Bradlee is pronounced br-ADL-ee.
How popular is the name Bradlee?
Bradlee is currently ranked #4132 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Bradlee?
Common nicknames for Bradlee include Brad.
What are good middle names for Bradlee?
Popular middle name pairings include Bradlee James, Bradlee Allen, Bradlee Scott, Bradlee Wayne, Bradlee Michael, Bradlee Thomas, and Bradlee Lee.
What are good sibling names for Bradlee?
Names that pair well with Bradlee as siblings include Tyler, Cody, Logan, Kayla, Ashley, Taylor, and Brittany.
How many syllables does Bradlee have?
Bradlee has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Bradlee a common or rare name?
Bradlee is an uncommon name, ranked #4132 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Bradlee
Bradlee is a boy name with English and American origins . The name means "broad meadow, wide clearing" in Old English brad + leah .
Is Bradlee a boy or girl name? Bradlee is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #4,132 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #15,561. Bradlee is more commonly used as a boy name.
Bradlee is currently ranked #4,132 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Bradlee has 2 syllables and is pronounced br-ADL-ee, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Bradlee include Brad. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Bradlee include Brady, Bradley, Braden, Bradford, Brad . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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