Brackley
town · West Northamptonshire
Old EnglishAI-generated
Brackley is an Old English name meaning 'the broad clearing'. It refers to a wide open space in a forest or settlement area. The name describes the landscape.
Word origins
- brāde
- Old Englishbroad(from brād "broad")
- lēah
- Old Englishclearing, meadow(from lēah "woodland clearing")
Historical forms
Brachelai · Bracelai · Brackele