Somerley - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Somerley \s(o)-mer-

is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "summer sailors". Name for the Vikings, who carried out ther invasion voyages in the summer.

Somerley has 2 variant forms: Somerled and Sorley.

Somerley is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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