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Riley 1

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

From the name of the town of Ryley in Lancashire, derived from Old English ryge "rye" and leah "woodland, clearing".

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VariantRyley
Given Name DescendantsRiley, Rylee, Ryleigh, Ryley, Rylie(English)
Same SpellingRiley 2
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Entry updated January 21, 2022

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