Beverley Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Beverley Name at a Glance

Name	Beverley
Meaning	Beaver stream, woman from the beaver meadow. Derived from a surname and place name. First used as a boy's first name in the late 19th century, it gradually came to be used also as a girl's name, although Beverly is the more common feminine form.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Beverley Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Beverley means “Beaver stream, woman from the beaver meadow. Derived from a surname and place name. First used as a boy's first name in the late 19th century, it gradually came to be used also as a girl's name, although Beverly is the more common feminine form”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Beverley Name Origin

Our database records Beverley under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Beverley a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Beverley is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Beverley

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