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5/17/2025, 11:01 PM Jenkowelten
5/22/2020, 11:40 PM HL
7/23/2016, 12:18 PM HL

Name Yardley
Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈjɑɹd.li/(American English) /ˈjɑːd.li/(British English)
Other Forms FormsYeardley
Edit Status Status3. usages AND description are verified

Meaning & History

Habitational name for someone from any of the various locations in England named Yardley, derived from Old English gierd meaning "branch, twig, pole, stick" and leah meaning "wood, clearing".
Added 7/23/2016 by HL