Bradley Gehring

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Bradley Gehring — broad meadow
239K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Bradley Gehring is a name combining English origins, bringing together "broad meadow" (Bradley) with "belonging to" (Gehring). 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 Gehring: Gehring is a German surname. The patronymic surname was formed from the Germanic first name Gero ("the spear") and the suffix -ing means "belonging to" - belonging to the clan, family or house of Gero. Christian Gehring (born 1979), German politician Franz Gehring (1838–1884), German writer on music Frederic Gehring (1903–1998), American Catholic priest and military chaplain Frederick Gehring (1925–2012), American mathematician Georg Gehring (1903–1943), German Olympic wrestler Gillian Gehring (born 1941), British physicist Henry Gehring (1881–1912), American Major League Baseball pitcher Hann. 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: Gehring

Meaning: belonging to

Germanic

Gehring is a German surname. The patronymic surname was formed from the Germanic first name Gero ("the spear") and the suffix -ing means "belonging to" - belonging to the clan, family or house of Gero. Christian Gehring (born 1979), German politician Franz Gehring (1838–1884), German writer on music Frederic Gehring (1903–1998), American Catholic priest and military chaplain Frederick Gehring (1925–2012), American mathematician Georg Gehring (1903–1943), German Olympic wrestler Gillian Gehring (born 1941), British physicist Henry Gehring (1881–1912), American Major League Baseball pitcher Hann.

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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 Gehring

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 Gehring:

9
Expression Number

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

2
Soul Urge Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

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 Gehring?
The surname Gehring originates from Germanic. Gehring is a German surname. The patronymic surname was formed from the Germanic first name Gero ("the spear") and the suffix -ing means "belonging to" - belonging to the clan, family or house of Gero. Christian Gehring (born 1979), German politician Franz Gehring (1838–1884), German writer on music Frederic Gehring (1903–1998), American Catholic priest and military chaplain Frederick Gehring (1925–2012), American mathematician Georg Gehring (1903–1943), German Olympic wrestler Gillian Gehring (born 1941), British physicist Henry Gehring (1881–1912), American Major League Baseball pitcher Hann.
What are the origins of the name Bradley Gehring?
The name Bradley Gehring combines two different traditions: the first name Bradley has English roots, while the surname Gehring originates from Germanic.
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