Langley

Langley is a gender-neutral name that has its origin in an old English, place-based surname. This derives from the Old English terms 'lang', meaning 'long' or 'large', and 'lēah', meaning 'meadow', 'field', or 'clearing'. Thus, the meaning of Langley can be interpreted as 'the one from the long meadow'.

What does the name Langley mean?

The name Langley is a unisex name that has evolved from a historical English, place-based surname. It is made up of the Old English words 'lang' (long, large) and 'lēah' (meadow, field, clearing). This results in the meaning 'the one from the long meadow'. The name is especially known through personalities like the American artist Langley Fox Hemingway and the British actor Langley Kirkwood.

Where does the name Langley come from?

Langley is a unisex name that has Old English roots and carries the meaning 'the one from the long meadow'.

How do you pronounce Langley?

Lang-li

Popularity

In Germany, Langley is a rather rare name that has not yet appeared in German name popularity lists. Its best placement was in 1986, reaching 1,792nd place in the Canadian name charts. From 1980 to 2024, the name was given less than 10 times as a first name there, resulting in a 5,229th place. In the last ten years, no child in Canada has received this name. Worldwide, Langley has been given with varying frequency in recent years.