Save Type Surname (from location) Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈdʌd.li/ [key·simplify] Meaning & HistoryExpand Links From a place name meaning "Dudda's clearing" in Old English. The surname was borne by a British noble family. Related NamesDetails RootDudley (place name)Given Name DescendantDudley(English) Categories art museums in the UK, cornetists, sizes, Virtua Tennis opponent characters