The name Bailey is usually given to a Boy or Girl.
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The origin of the name lies in English.
Bailey is pronounced as Bay-lee
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Bailey originates in Middle English language and means "governor, bailiff". It was derived from an English surname and until today, Bailey frequently appears as a surname. As of today, it is much more popular as a feminine given name than the masculine one, especially in the United States.
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Bailey- Governor, bailiff, BAY-lee, English on BellyBallot
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Meaning
Governor, bailiff
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Bailey originates in Middle
English language and means "governor, bailiff". It was derived from an
English surname and until today,
Bailey frequently appears as a surname. As of today, it is much more popular as a feminine given name than the masculine one, especially in the United States.
Bailey | Boy's Baby Names | Bounty
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Meaning
The Bailey can be used as both a male or female name and has the meanings "baliff" and "berry wood". This meaning comes from the job title "baliff
Meaning, origin and history of the name Bailey - Behind the Name
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Meaning
From an
English surname derived from Middle
English baili meaning "bailiff", originally denoting one who was a bailiff.Already an uncommon masculine name, it slowly grew
In popularity for American girls beginning
In 1978 after the start of the sitcom WKRP
In Cincinnati, which featured a character with this name. Though it remained more common as a feminine name, it got a boost for boys
In 1994 from another television character on the drama
Party of Five.
In the United Kingdom and
Australia it has always been more popular for boys.