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Bentley

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. BENT-lee
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Meaning & History

From a place name derived from Old English beonet "bent grass" and leah "woodland, clearing". Various towns in England bear this name.

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Entry updated October 20, 2016
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