bradley
n. countable A1 Beginner US //ˈbɹædɫi// bradley
n. a common first name for a man or a boy. It is also used as a family name in many English-speaking countries.
n. a masculine given name or surname of English origin. Derived from Old English, it historically refers to a 'broad clearing' or 'broad meadow'.
Bradley is starting his new job on Monday morning.
The teacher called out for Bradley to come to the front of the classroom to collect his homework.
While Bradley remains a popular choice for a first name in North America, it is also frequently encountered as a surname in historical British records.
Ultimately from Old English brād (“broad”) + lēah (“woodland”). Equivalent to broad + -ley.
Usage
As a proper noun, it is always capitalized.