Woodley

Meaning of Woodley

Woodley bursts onto the naming stage with the earthy warmth of a sandalwood grove after a summer monsoon. Its Old English roots literally mean “wood clearing,” conjuring images of sun-dappled glades and the soft rustle of banyan leaves. What began as a sturdy surname—whispering tales of ancestral homesteads beneath mighty oaks—now strides confidently into first-name territory. It feels rugged yet welcoming, like a teak tree standing tall at the forest’s edge, but playful enough to spark woodland daydreams. In America, this spirited name has been steadily climbing into the Top 900, proving that parents crave something distinctive and deeply rooted. A genuine “leaf-turner” in the book of baby names, Woodley is poised to carry a little explorer through every leafy chapter of life.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as WOOD-lee (/wʊdli/)

• Bentley