English · Boy name
Brantley
“clearing of the firebrand or Branta's clearing”
About the name Brantley
Brantley is an English surname and given name that originated as a place name. It is derived from Old English elements: ‘brand’, meaning ‘firebrand’ or possibly a personal name, and ‘leah’, meaning ‘clearing’ or ‘meadow’. Thus, Brantley is generally interpreted as ‘clearing of the firebrand’ or ‘Branta’s clearing’. The name was originally used as a surname in England before being adopted as a given name, particularly in the United States. Notably, Brantley Gilbert is an American country music artist who has contributed to the genre as both a performer and songwriter.
- Meaning
- clearing of the firebrand or Branta's clearing
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- BRANT-lee(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Brantley
- Brantley James
- Brantley Alexander
- Brantley Michael
- Brantley Thomas
- Brantley Eli
Questions about Brantley
- What does Brantley mean?
- Brantley is an English name meaning "clearing of the firebrand or Branta's clearing".
- How do you pronounce Brantley?
- Brantley is pronounced BRANT-lee, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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