| Gender | 🧑 Boy |
| Pronunciation | 📣 \b-rant-ley, br(an)-tley\ |
| Number of People | 👶 26,000 |
| Rate in 2021 | 425 |
| Numerology | 🔢 7 |
| Name origin | 🌍 English |
Brantley is the first name version of an English surname. In Old High German, “brant” meant “firebrand” which is why it is possible that it would have been given who had a bad temper. It is also possible that ths name was used to refer to a place that had burned down. Interestingly, in Olde English the same word means “steep, tall” while “lēah” meant “meadow, clearing”. Therefore it could have been a surname for someone who lived in a high meadow.
Another possibility is that Brantley is derived from “Brandr”, an Old Norse nickname which meant “sword”. In this case it must have come to England by Vikings. As a surname this name is not very common which is why all these theories are just assumptions and we have no concrete evince for them.
What are your baby’s characteristics like when you name him Brantley?
This name stimulates logical thinking. There is a great possibility that you are intelligent, intuitive, graceful, and even a psychic. You want to know the truth and that's why it is possible that you are interested in Mysticism. Sometimes you avoid others and try to be alone. You like beautiful and luxurious things.
You want to take care of the people that you love. Family values and traditions are very important to you. You do not hesitate in sacrificing yourself for the sake of others. You are great at giving advice. You can be shy about showing your artistic side. People value the love that you give them.
People's remarks have a significant effect on you. Few of the words that describe you include: peaceful, adaptive, co-operative, and reliable. You usually accept things without protesting them. You need to be around other people to be happy. You have a love for collecting and it not surprising for you to have a secret treasure hidden somewhere.
How do people react to you?
People believe that someone has this name is dignified, well-dressed, outstanding, self-sufficient, and impressive. People do not look at you as a pushy person. You possible like colorful and cheerful clothes. People know you as a pioneer and think that you can come up with solutions. Sometimes you must try not to look intimidating.
People view this name as being strange, youthful, and informal.
Lucky colors: All shades of yellow, gold, and green
Lucky day(s): Saturday and Sunday
Popularity:
Like a flash in the pan, Brantley had a brief debut in the U.S naming charts in 1988. Soon after that it completely disappeared from the lists. In a surprise turn, Brantley made a comeback to the lists in 2010. In the same year, Brantley saw a 400 position jump, more than any name for boys in that year. In short, we can say that Brantley is going crazy right now. This sudden popularity can be associated to the country singer Brantley Gilbert who had a hit new song around that time.
Celebrities named Brantley:
Brantley Gilbert (country musician)
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my name is brantley joseph robinson people seem to pronounce the name correctly when seeing it in front of them but over the telephone they seem to say it wrong almost every single time when'they ask who they are speaking with. I have'nt found anyone with my name Brantley as a 1st name only have I heard it as a last name I have in fact heard Brant and am good friends with a Brant but he is the only other person I know with the name. Girls do seem to like the name I have never had a girl say she doesn't like the name but have always had compliments on It's uniqueness.In all I like my name and like that It's n't an every day name I like being differant in'that way. Brantley should get a 10 out of 10 rating by my opinion It's been good to me and I feel i've done It'some good to-Peace Out Hommies
I had a son in 2015 and decided to name him Brantley lee-wayne