Dweller near the beaver stream
Derived from the Old English words 'beofor' (beaver) and 'leah' (clearing or meadow), it originally referred to a specific location in Yorkshire. While it began as a masculine surname and place name, it transitioned into a popular feminine given name in the early 20th century.
Less common today
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