Burnt meadow or brindled clearing
Derived from Old English elements 'bryne' (fire or burning) and 'leah' (woodland or meadow). It originally referred to a place where land was cleared by fire or a meadow with a streaked, brindled appearance.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Brindley in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
