Dudley Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Dudley Name at a Glance

Name	Dudley
Meaning	From the people's meadow. From a surname and place name derived from the Old English, meaning 'Dudda's clearing'. Famous bearer: Actor Dudley Moore.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Dudley Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Dudley means “From the people's meadow. From a surname and place name derived from the Old English, meaning 'Dudda's clearing'. Famous bearer: Actor Dudley Moore”. 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.

Dudley Name Origin

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

Is Dudley a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Dudley

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