Bradley
/B-R-AE-D-L-IY/
Broad meadow, from the Old English brād lēah
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This page tells you what Bradley means. The app tells you whether it's right for your baby — scored against your family & your heritage, and your baby's birth details.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Bradley is a Christian boy name of English origin, meaning “Broad meadow, from the Old English brād lēah”.
Bradley is a boy's name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Broad meadow, from the Old English brād lēah" and belongs to the Nature cluster — names drawn from the natural world — earth, water, sky.
Common among British, American, European families, Bradley carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Bradley
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Bradley lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Bradley's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Bradley's saint & feast day →What does Bradley's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Bradley resonates in either tradition.
Bradley's destiny number is 4 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Bradley's full reading →
Does Bradley go with your family's names?
Bradley breaks into 6 sounds: /B-R-AE-D-L-IY/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Bradley sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Bradley beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Bradley — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Bradley
If Bradley resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in British families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Nature cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Bradley
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Common questions about Bradley
What does the name Bradley mean?
Bradley means "Broad meadow, from the Old English brād lēah." It is a boy name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Bradley a boy or girl name?
Bradley is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Bradley?
Bradley is of English origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among British, American, European families.
Is Bradley a Christian name?
Yes. Bradley is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of English origin.
What does Bradley mean in English?
Bradley originates from English, where it means "Broad meadow, from the Old English brād lēah."
What are common nicknames for Bradley?
Common short forms of Bradley include Bradi, Brad.
What is the numerology of Bradley?
Bradley has a Pythagorean destiny number of 4 — stability and disciplined work.
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