BILLINGSLEY Meaning and
Definition
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Billingsley is a proper noun that serves as a surname and a place name. As a surname, it predominantly refers to a family name derived from a village in Shropshire, England called Billingsley. This surname is of Anglo-Saxon origin, and originates from the Old English personal name Bynna or Billa, combined with the suffix "-ing," denoting "son" or "descendant of." The suffix "-ley" refers to a clearing or meadow, suggesting that the name likely originated from a person who lived near or was associated with a meadow or clearing owned by a person named Bynna or Billa.
As a place name, Billingsley refers to several locations, both in the United States and England. In England, Billingsley is a small village located in the county of Shropshire. In the United States, there are multiple places named Billingsley, most notably Billingsley, Alabama, a town in Autauga County. Other places named Billingsley include a village in Estill County, Kentucky, and an unincorporated community in Charles County, Maryland.
Overall, "Billingsley" encompasses both a surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, and various place names referring to specific locations in England and the United States.
Etymology of BILLINGSLEY
The surname "Billingsley" is of English origin and has an occupational etymology. It is derived from the Old English personal name "Bil(l)a" or "Bil(l)e", which is a short name for "William". The suffix "-ing" denotes "son of" or "belonging to", while "ley" refers to "a clearing" or "a meadow". Hence, "Billingsley" originally meant "the son of William who lives or belongs to the clearing or meadow". The name has several variations, including Billingsly, Billingslea, Billing(s), and Billings.
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