Name meaning
Oakley
means “oak clearing”
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- English, American
- Say it
- OHK-lee
- Letters
- 6
Researched meaning
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Oakley comes from an English place name meaning oak clearing, from the Old English āc, oak, and lēah, clearing. Annie Oakley, the sharpshooter of the Wild West, made it famous.
Roots
Old English āc (oak) + lēah (clearing).
Where it is used
A place name turned given name.
Oakley name FAQ
What does the name Oakley mean?
Oakley means “oak clearing”. Old English āc (oak) + lēah (clearing).
Where does the name Oakley come from?
Oakley is of English origin. Today it is used in English, American families.
How do you pronounce Oakley?
Oakley is usually pronounced OHK-lee.
Is Oakley a boy's or a girl's name?
Oakley is mostly feminine.
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Sources
Name data: NWOF dossier, SSA-Census, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.