The Leys
- Arley
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"from the rabbit meadow; eagle's woodland; noble"Description:
Similar in sound to Harley, Marley, and Arlo, this surname-style name is familiar in Brazil and a Top 1000 choice in England and Wales. Pronounced as AHR-lee in English and ahr-LAY in Latin America, it may be a habitational name, relating to rabbits, hares, or eagles, depending on what Old English root you follow, though it may also relate to the names Arlette, Arleth, and Arlington, lending it the meaning "noble".
- Adley
Origin:
Variation of Adlai or HadleyDescription:
Adley is one of those rare unisex names that probably developed via different paths on the girls' and boys' sides, with the male Adley a phonetic spelling of the Hebrew Adlai, while the girls' version, which briefly made the Top 1000 in 2012, is an abbreviation of the trendy Hadley, an English place name and surname.
- Ackerley
Description:
Ackerley is a masculine name of English origin derived from Old English elements meaning "field" or "clearing in the woods" combined with "meadow" or "lea." Originally a surname denoting someone who lived near a field or clearing, it has transitioned to occasional use as a first name, reflecting the trend of transforming surnames into given names. Ackerley has a distinguished, aristocratic quality with its English countryside associations, evoking images of rolling hills and pastoral landscapes. The name remains quite rare as a first name, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking something uncommon with historical roots. Its three-syllable rhythm and the friendly nickname potential of "Acker" add to its appeal as a masculine name with literary and traditional sensibilities.
- Abberley
- Abbotsley
- Adderley
- Aghalee
- Aghnahily
- Akeley
- Alderley
- Alderwasley
- Allesley
- Almeley
- Alvanley
- Alveley
- Alwoodley
- Amberley
- Anerley
- Angersleigh
- Annalee