Bradbury
BRAD-ber-ee
Bradbury is a boy’s name of English origin, meaning “An English surname and place name meaning 'broad fort' or 'broad borough'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1949.
What Bradbury Means
“An English surname and place name meaning 'broad fort' or 'broad borough'.”
The Story of Bradbury
Imagine a fortress of imagination, an enduring spirit that shapes worlds.
Bradbury is an English surname and place name, deriving from Old English words signifying a 'broad fort' or 'broad borough.' It speaks of strength and community, of places established and defended.
This name is for a son who will build his own realms of thought, a young mind filled with curiosity and creative energy. You see him as someone who will leave his unique mark on the world, a thoughtful observer with a powerful imagination.
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Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Ray Bradbury
American science fiction, fantasy, horror, and mystery author.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#5 in 1949
Total Births
5
First Recorded
1949
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