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Blakely

“dark meadow”

About the name Blakely

Blakely is an English girl’s name derived from the Old English elements blæc, ‘dark’ or ‘black’, and leah, ‘woodland clearing’ or ‘meadow’, giving the meaning ‘dark meadow’. It began as an English place name and became a surname for families from those places. It is now used as a first name in English-speaking cultures, especially the United States, mainly for girls. Spellings include Blakeley and Blakelee, and Blake is a related name from blæc.

Meaning
dark meadow
Origin
English
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
BLAKE-lee(2 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • Blakeley

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Middle names for Blakely

  • Blakely Anne
  • Blakely Marie
  • Blakely Grace
  • Blakely Lynn
  • Blakely Joy
  • Blakely Claire

Questions about Blakely

What does Blakely mean?
Blakely is an English name meaning "dark meadow".
How do you pronounce Blakely?
Blakely is pronounced BLAKE-lee, with emphasis on the first syllable.
What are variants of Blakely?
Variants of Blakely include Blakeley.

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