TheNameDBDudley
MasculineMeaning
From Dudda's field or clearing.
Etymology
Composed of the Old English personal name 'Dudda' and 'leah,' meaning 'field' or 'clearing.' The name originated as a place name in England before becoming a surname and given name.
About the Name Dudley
Dudley was primarily used as a surname and place name before becoming a given name in the modern era. It carries a somewhat whimsical or old-fashioned quality in contemporary usage.