Motley
Meaning of Motley
Picture Motley bobbing through life like a festive piñata bursting with unexpected hues – that’s the spark in those two syllables, pronounced MAHT-lee. A unisex jewel born from Middle English motelig, meaning “mottled cloth,” this name once draped medieval jesters juggling laughter in castle halls and today pirouettes into nurseries with the corazón of a Latin fiesta. It hums with the wit of Shakespeare’s fool and roars with the rebellious riffs of Motley Crue, sprinkling every introduction with playful mischief. From its patchwork past to its modern call for inclusivity, Motley weaves a vibrant tale of community and creativity, like a motley crew dancing through a narrow callejón at dusk. With 27 adventurous newborns in the United States in 2024 (ranked 897), it’s barreling up the charts, proving that a dash of history, a punch of personality, and a wave of fiesta spirit can transform a name into pure mosaic magic.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as MAHT-lee (/ˈmɑt.li/)
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