What does Linley mean?

Linley as a boys' name is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Linley is "flax meadow". Place name.

STARTS/ENDS WITH Li-, -ley

ASSOCIATED WITH old english, flax, meadow

Variations

VARIANTS Linlea, Linlee, Linleigh, Linly

How popular is Linley?

Linley is an unusual given name for men but a very prominent surname for all people (#21540 out of 150436, Top 14%). (2000 U.S. CENSUS)

Similar Names

Linley is alike in pronunciation to Lynley. Other suggested similar-sounding names are Ainsley, Birley, Brinley, Conley, Denley, Dunley, Findley, Finlay, Finlea (see Finlay), Finlee, Finley▲, Finnley▲, Gilley, Hanley, Henley, Kenley, Kiley, Kinney, Kinsey, Kinsley, Langley, Lesley, Lindel, Linden, Linder, Lindlea (see Lindley), Lindlee, Lindley, Lindly, Lindsey▼, Lindsy, Lindy, Linsay, Linsey, Linzy, Lionel▲, Lionnel, Lisle, Manley, Penley, Ridley, Riley, Ripley, Risley, Wiley▼ and Willey. These names tend to be more frequently used than Linley.