Curley - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Curley \c(u)-

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "strong man". Related to Charles, via Anglo-Saxon "ceorl", or "churl".

Baby names that sound like Curley are Carley and Corley. Other similar baby names are Burley, Culley, Currey and Hurley.

Curley is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#2518 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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