Boy Name
Lindley
Lindley means “Woodland clearing, glade”. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Lindley? It is a boy name whose meaning is "Woodland clearing, glade", and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Lindsey.
Lindley meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Woodland clearing, glade
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Lindley as L·I·N·D·L·E·Y, with 7 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Lindley is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Lindley variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Lindleya, Lindleye, Lindleyy, Lindle.
- Nicknames: Lind and L.
- Middle names: Pair Lindley with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Lindley middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Lindsey, Lindell, Lyndell, Lendell, Londell — full picks on the sibling names for Lindley guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Lindley? Browse our names like Lindley guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
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Frequently asked about Lindley
What does the name Lindley mean?
Lindley means "Woodland clearing, glade". The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Lindley is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Lindley?
The exact origin of Lindley is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Lindley?
Lindley has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Lindley a boy's or girl's name?
Lindley is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Lindley in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Lindley sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Lindley?
Names that share Lindley's sound and style include Lindsey, Lindell, Lyndell, Lendell, Londell.
What middle names pair well with Lindley?
Good middle-name fits for Lindley pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Lindley is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Lindley is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Lindley?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Lindley share its rhythm without rhyming — Lindsey, Lindell, Lyndell all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.