Bradley Bodnar

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Bradley Bodnar — broad meadow
239K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Bradley Bodnar is a name that combines English origins. The first name Bradley is a masculine given name of English origin. Bradley is an English given name derived from a placename meaning "broad wood" or "broad meadow" in Old English. The given name Brad is often a diminutive of Bradley. It is also a surname. Notable people with the given name include: Bradley A. Buckles, American ATF director Bradley A. The surname Bodnar: Adam Bodnar (born 1977), Polish lawyer, educator, human rights activist and politician Alexandru Bodnar (born 1990), Romanian archer András Bodnár (born 1942), Hungarian water polo player and freestyle swimmer Andrew Bodnar (1954–2026), English bass guitarist Gizella Bodnár (1926–2019), Hungarian criminal Gus Bodnar (1923–2005), Canadian ice hockey player Jana Bodnárová (born 1950), Slovak writer Janet Bodnar, American journalist Lajos Bodnar, Hungarian sprint canoeist László Bodnár (born 1979), Hungarian footballer Leslie Bodnar (1916–2014), American surgeon Lisa Bodnar, American nutritional . Bradley is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 239K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Bradley reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Bradley

Meaning: broad meadow

English

Bradley is an English given name derived from a placename meaning "broad wood" or "broad meadow" in Old English. The given name Brad is often a diminutive of Bradley. It is also a surname. Notable people with the given name include: Bradley A. Buckles, American ATF director Bradley A.

Surname: Bodnar

Slavic

Adam Bodnar (born 1977), Polish lawyer, educator, human rights activist and politician Alexandru Bodnar (born 1990), Romanian archer András Bodnár (born 1942), Hungarian water polo player and freestyle swimmer Andrew Bodnar (1954–2026), English bass guitarist Gizella Bodnár (1926–2019), Hungarian criminal Gus Bodnar (1923–2005), Canadian ice hockey player Jana Bodnárová (born 1950), Slovak writer Janet Bodnar, American journalist Lajos Bodnar, Hungarian sprint canoeist László Bodnár (born 1979), Hungarian footballer Leslie Bodnar (1916–2014), American surgeon Lisa Bodnar, American nutritional .

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Bradley is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Bradley by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Bradley Bodnar

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Bradley Bodnar:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Bradley?
The first name Bradley originates from English. Bradley is an English given name derived from a placename meaning "broad wood" or "broad meadow" in Old English. The given name Brad is often a diminutive of Bradley. It is also a surname. Notable people with the given name include: Bradley A. Buckles, American ATF director Bradley A.
When was Bradley most popular?
The name Bradley reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Bodnar?
The surname Bodnar originates from Slavic. Adam Bodnar (born 1977), Polish lawyer, educator, human rights activist and politician Alexandru Bodnar (born 1990), Romanian archer András Bodnár (born 1942), Hungarian water polo player and freestyle swimmer Andrew Bodnar (1954–2026), English bass guitarist Gizella Bodnár (1926–2019), Hungarian criminal Gus Bodnar (1923–2005), Canadian ice hockey player Jana Bodnárová (born 1950), Slovak writer Janet Bodnar, American journalist Lajos Bodnar, Hungarian sprint canoeist László Bodnár (born 1979), Hungarian footballer Leslie Bodnar (1916–2014), American surgeon Lisa Bodnar, American nutritional .
What are the origins of the name Bradley Bodnar?
The name Bradley Bodnar combines two different traditions: the first name Bradley has English roots, while the surname Bodnar originates from Slavic.
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