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Bailey name meaning
Last Name
278k
in the U.S.
in 2010
278k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Bailey mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Bailey
User Submitted Origins
English
70%
Irish
10%
American
10%
Spanish
5%
New Zealand
5%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Missouri, U.S., the name Bailey is of English origin and means "Sweet and beautiful personality".
- A user from Tennessee, U.S. says the name Bailey is of English origin and means "Great creative person who loves art".
- A submission from Texas, U.S. says the name Bailey means "Sweet person" and is of English origin.
- According to a user from California, U.S., the name Bailey is of Spanish origin and means "Beautiful, caring, sweet and very kind".
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Bailey means "Beautiful person" and is of English origin.
- According to 2 people from the United Kingdom, the name Bailey is of English origin and means "Kings Gift".
- According to a user from Texas, U.S., the name Bailey means "Gifted ruler in music , and many arts".
- According to a user from Idaho, U.S., the name Bailey means "Sweet compassionate creative sweetheart".
- According to a user from Texas, U.S., the name Bailey means "Brilliant genius amazing person".
- According to a user from Oklahoma, U.S., the name Bailey means "Gift of the Gods".
- 2 people from Australia and the United Kingdom agree the name Bailey is of Irish origin and means "Legend".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Bai"ley
Senses
- The outer wall of a feudal castle.(Obs)
- The space immediately within the outer wall of a castle or fortress.(Obs)
- A prison or court of justice; -- used in certain proper names; as, the Old Bailey in London; the New Bailey in Manchester.(Eng)
Etymology: The same word as bail line of palisades; cf. LL. ballium bailey, OF. bail baille, a palisade, baillier to inclose, shut
Other Dictionary Sources
- The outer defensive wall that surrounds the outer courtyard of a castle
- The outer courtyard of a castle
- English lexicographer who was the first to treat etymology consistently; his work was used as a reference by Samuel Johnson (died in 1742)
- United States singer (1918-1990)
Wiktionary
- An English occupational surname for a steward or official.
- An English topographic surname from someone who lived by a bailey (the outer wall of a castle).
- An Irish occupational surname, an anglicization of Báille (“bailie”).
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
- (chiefly US) A female given name transferred from the surname.
- An unincorporated community in Missouri, United States; named for early settler John Martin Bailey.
- A sea area, to the north of Rockall, centred on the former Bill Bailey Bank (now Rockall Basin).
- An apple cultivar from New York
Notable Persons Named Bailey
Notable Persons Named Bailey
Bailey Jay
Bailey was born on November 5th, 1988 in Richmond, Virginia.
Bailey Chase
Bailey was given the name Bailey Chase Luetgert on May 1st, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois U.S. Bailey is also known as Bailey Luetgert.
Whitfield Diffie
Whitfield Diffie is a scientist in the field of cryptography. Whitfield was given the name Bailey Whitfield Diffie on June 5th, 1944 in Washington, D.C., United States.
Bailey De Young
Bailey De Young is an actress and dancer. She has been prominent since 2012. Bailey was given the name Bailey Buntain on September 16th, 1989. Bailey is also known as Buntain and Bailey (birth name).
Bailey Noble
Bailey Noble is an actress and actor. Her career lasted from 2000 to 2000. Bailey was given the name Bailey Ann Noble on October 13th, 1990 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Bailey Hanks
Bailey Hanks is a stage, television actress, singer, dancer, theatre, television, singing, dance, and televisionactress. Bailey was born on February 6th, 1988 in Anderson, South Carolina.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Bailey
Notable Persons With the Last Name Bailey
Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass was an abolitionism in the united states, suffragette, author, editing, diplomat, abolitionist, suffragist, and editor. Frederick was given the name Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey in 1818 in Talbot County, Maryland, U.S. He left this life on February 20th, 1895.
Laura Bailey
Laura Bailey is a voice actress, actress, and voice director. She was most prominent from 1999 to present. Laura was given the name Laura Dawn Bailey on May 28th, 1981 in Mississippi.
F. Lee Bailey
F. Lee Bailey is a disbarred lawyer in the states of florida and massachusetts, businessman, author, and massachusetts. F. was given the name Francis Lee Bailey, Jr. on June 10th, 1933 in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Corinne Bailey Rae
Corinne Bailey Rae is a musician. She plays Guitar, Tambourine, Gibson Hummingbird, and Vocals. She was most active from 2005 to present. Corinne was given the name Corinne Jacqueline Bailey on February 26th, 1979 in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.
Bill Bailey
Bill Bailey is a surreal humour, musical theatre, and political satire comedian. Bill was given the name Mark Bailey on January 13th, 1965 in Bath, Somerset, England.
Philip Bailey
Philip Bailey is a rhythm, blues, jazz, gospel music, soul music, pop music, funk, and rock music musician. His career lasted from 1969 to 1969. Philip was given the name Philip James Bailey on May 8th, 1951 in , Colorado, United States.
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Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Bailey | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 72.45% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 22.00% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.50% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.62% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.16% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.28% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Bailey
People with the last name Bailey are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Bailey
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