Blakeley

Source: Old English

Root Word: blæc + leah

Derived From: Blakeley comes from the Old English words "blæc" meaning black and "leah" meaning wood or clearing.

Meaning: The name refers to a place surrounded by many trees.

Popularity History: This name was originally a place name, and later gradually evolved into a surname and a given name, and is mainly used in English-speaking countries.