The baby name Dudly is a unisex name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "DUHD-lee".
Dudly is English in Origin.
Dudley is a name of English origin that means "from the people's meadow." It is derived from the Old English words "dud" meaning people and "leah" meaning meadow. The name has been in use since the Middle Ages and was popularized by the aristocratic Dudley family in England.
The name Dudley is typically given to boys, although it has occasionally been used for girls as well. It is pronounced DUHD-lee, with the emphasis on the first syllable. The name has been used by several notable figures throughout history, including Robert Dudley, a close friend and advisor to Queen Elizabeth I of England, and Dudley Moore, a British actor and comedian.
The name Dudley is composed of two elements, "dud" and "leah." The first element, "dud," is derived from the Old English word "dudde," which means "man" or "person." The second element, "leah," is a common element in English place names and means "meadow" or "clearing." Together, the name Dudley means "from the people's meadow," which suggests a connection to nature and community.