Sword or fiery torch; meadow of the broom plant
Brantly is a variant of Brantley, which likely derives from the Old English words 'brant' meaning steep or 'brond' meaning sword/torch, combined with 'leah' meaning a meadow or clearing. It may also refer to a field where the broom plant grows. While less common than its counterpart Brantley, it retains a rugged, outdoorsy appeal.
Less common today
Brantly isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,544 in 2013.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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