Where does “Bradley” come from?
Bradley derives from Old English lēah combined with Proto-Germanic braidaz, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European lewk- meaning "to shine" or "bright."
Bradley (English): A placename
Definitions
- A placename
Ancestry of “Bradley”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old English | lēah | meadow; clearing with a pigsty; woodland,... |
| 2 | Proto-West Germanic | lauh | clearing; meadow |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | lauhaz | clearing; meadow |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | lówkos | clearing; open space, clearing; field, meadow |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | lewḱ- | lynx |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | lewk- | bright; to shine; to see |