Raleigh

Raleigh meaning and name origin

Raleigh \r(a)-lei-gh\ as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Raleigh), is pronounced RAH-lee. It is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Raleigh is "roe deer's meadow". Use is probably homage to Sir Walter Raleigh, explorer and court favorite of Queen Elizabeth I, who is supposed to have spread his cape over a puddle so she could cross with dry feet. The city in North Carolina was named for him.

Raleigh has 4 variant forms: Ralegh, Rawleigh, Rawley and Rawly.

Baby names that sound like Raleigh are Ryleigh, Risleigh and Rowleigh.

Popularity of Raleigh

Raleigh is a somewhat popular first name for men (#1051 out of 1220) and an even more popular surname or last name for all people (#7067 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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