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<p>Priestley is a masculine name that originated as an English surname meaning 'priest's meadow' or 'priest's clearing,' combining the Old English 'preost' (priest) with 'leah' (woodland, clearing). As a first name, it represents the trend of transforming surnames into given names. It carries intellectual associations through J.B. Priestley, the renowned English novelist and playwright. While uncommon as a first name, Priestley has a distinguished, scholarly aura that appeals to parents seeking something unique yet substantive. The name projects dignity and a literary heritage while maintaining English traditional roots. Its distinctive sound and spelling make it memorable, though its rarity means those who bear it may need to explain its origin occasionally.</p>

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