Names That Mean Meadow

Marylea

Marilie

A top choice in Turkey, perfect for a botany-enthusiast.

Ravza

A surname with a currently popular sound, reminiscent of Atlas and Hadley. This spelling is less popular in the States, but is the version worn by 1940s UK Prime Minister Clement Attlee.

Attlee

Derived from the Cherokee word ayuhwasi, referring to a savanna or meadow.

Hiawassee

An alternative to Courtney — a favorite of the 70s, 80s, and 90s — Courtley has that same aristocratic air, paired with the on-trend -ley ending. The name could be interpreted as meaning "Curtenus's meadow" (Curtenus being personal name meaning "short"), though more figuratively "short meadow" or "short clearing" may be more evocative. 
 
Alternatively, it may be refer to a court or a manor house, giving it the meaning "meadow by the court", or it may be a play on the word "courtly", connoting respectable and polite behavior.

Courtley

A modern spin on Liana, and Leanne, possible inspired by the Game of Thrones / A Song of Ice and Fire character Lyanna Stark too. Relating back to the climbing plant, the liana, or to the compound Leanne meaning "meadow grace", Lyanni makes a playful, modern twist.
 
The name Lyanni shot up the stats in 2024 when it was given to 43 girls, having only ever appeared in the charts on two other occasions, in 2017 and 2011, when it was given to 6 girls. One possible influence could be Portuguese singer Luciana Abreu and footballer Yannick Djaló, who have a daughter called Lyanni, who has had more of a presence on her mother's social media in recent years.

Lyanni

A surname-style choice, Foxley has a similar feel to the popular Wrenley, that is, it blends that popular -ley suffix with an animal name. Given to 4 boys in 2025 in England and Wales having made its debut back in 2017, Foxley may sound too much like foxy for some, but not too wordy for others. 

Foxley

Noxli is an ultra-modern choice but with a hint of history borrowed from the Roman Nox and the feel of choices like Tesni and Mabli. 
 
On one hand, it may be considered a spelling variation of Knoxley and Knoxlee, meaning "meadow by the round hill", however, it may also be seen as an elaboration of Nox, the Latin word for "night" and a Roman goddess, equivalent to the Greek Nyx. You could then interpret it as meaning "clearing at night" if you want to bring the '-lee' element into it too.

Noxli

Derived from an English surname, Hawksley ticks the boxes as a surname and as a nature name. It's got the edgy feel of Talon and Wolf, and the on-trend sounds of Harley, Oakley, and Wesley. Meaning "hawk's meadow" or "hawk's clearing", it is notably borne by singer-songwriter Hawksley Workman. While it is a stage-name, it may inspire parents to use it as a given name too, probably on boys, but it could go unisex too. 

Hawksley

A hyphenated name that entered the England and Wales Top 1000 in a recent year. It flows easily, meaning both names might actually get used. 

Hallie-mae

While the Waverly spelling is far more popular (for girls at least), Waverley is linked more closely to Walter Scott's popular 1814 novel, whose hero is a young English soldier named Edward Waverley. It is believed that Scott named the novel after the model of pen he used to write it, though as a place and surname, it actually means "from the quivering meadow" or "clearing with quivering aspen trees". 
 
Used occasionally for boys in the early 19th century, the link to the classic novel gives it more substance as a unisex choice.

Waverley

Finch has been given to a small number of boys each year since the 2010s, likely inspired by the rise of Robin, Wren, and Birdie, and because it appears in Harper Lee's novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, as the surname of the central family. This longer form, however, has yet to catch on, but it may appeal to those who want a stand-out choice with the familiar sounds of Finley, Wrenley, and Fletcher. 
 
Finchley may also be used as a last name and is given to a large district north of London, UK.

Finchley

Bird name Finch has been quietly used in the US since the early 2010s, perhaps thanks to the rise of Wren and Birdie, and because of its connection to Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird. Longer form Finchley has yet to appear in the stats, however, it may interest those who like Wrenley and Finley, but also want something ultra-rare. 
 
Finchley is a district in North London and may also be used as a surname.

With Clover rising up the charts, and Everly, Emberly, Waverly and Oakley on trend, it is possibly that this English surname may catch on, especially with its whimsical meaning. 

Cloverly

A modern feeling choice for those who can't choose between Lainey, Lakelyn, Landry, and Ainsley, Lainley might appeal. Meaning "meadow by the lane" or perhaps "Elaine's meadow" or "shining clearing",  it made its US debut in 2024. Laneley, Lainley, Laynely, and so on might be alternative spellings. 

Lainley

Leigh as a masculine name has Anglo-Saxon origins, derived from the Old English 'leah' meaning 'clearing' or 'meadow.' While Leigh has become increasingly popular as a feminine name in recent decades, it has a long history of masculine usage, particularly in England and English-speaking countries. 

The name has served as both a given name and surname for centuries, with notable male bearers including actors and athletes. Leigh has become such a popular suffix for girls' names, from Everleigh to Ryleigh to Oakleigh, that these forms have become much more common than the original. 

There were only 37 baby girls named Leigh last year, and a mere five baby boys.

Leigh

With Clover rising up the charts, and Everly, Emberly, Waverly and Oakley on trend, it is possibly that this English surname may catch on, especially with its whimsical meaning. Whether the Cloverley or the Cloverly spelling gets used is yet to be seen. 

Cloverley

A zippy hyphenated name that entered the England and Wales Top 1000 in a recent year, It's combined meaning gives it a slightly quaint, English-country-side feel. 

Hallie-rae

Blending popular nickname Tommy with familiar middle name Lee, this hyphenated boy name follows the pattern of others in the charts: a short-form first with more classic, single-syllable second part.  A recent year saw it rank in the Top 500 in England and Wales, making it one of the most popular double-barrelled names for boys. 