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Morley

Gender-neutral · English · Medium name

Meaning
Moor meadow, meadow by the moor
Pronunciation
MOR-lee
Origin
English

From Old English, a place name meaning meadow by the moor.

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ClassicVintageNature-inspired

Languages in use: Old English, English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Australia

Alternate spellings

  • MorleighEnglish

    Variant spelling.

Cultural associations

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  • Christopher Morley

    1890–1957

    American journalist, novelist, and poet.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Old English Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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