What origin is the name Bradshaw?

Bradshaw comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Bradshaw a popular name?

Bradshaw is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Bradshaw?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Bradshaw — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Bradshaw

Q: Is Bradshaw a rare name?

Yes. Bradshaw does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Bradshaw

Bradshaw

Boy

english

2 syllables

Bradshaw is an english boy's name meaning "This English masculine name refers to a broad field or a wide forest. It was originally a locational surname indicating residence near a large wood.".

Parents who choose Bradshaw pick a boy name from the english tradition, meaning "This English masculine name refers to a broad field or a wide forest. It was originally a locational surname indicating residence near a large wood.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This English masculine name refers to a broad field or a wide forest. It was originally a locational surname indicating residence near a large wood.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Bradshaw

Very rare in US records

What does Bradshaw mean?

Bradshaw is a boy name of english origin meaning "This English masculine name refers to a broad field or a wide forest. It was originally a locational surname indicating residence near a large wood.".