Glade of the lynx or lake meadow
Derived from Old English, this surname-turned-given-name likely refers to a forest clearing (leah) associated with a lynx (lox) or a lake. It is most famously associated with the legendary Robin Hood, often called Robin of Loxley.
Less common today
Loxley isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,199 in 2017.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The legendary heroic outlaw known as Robin Hood · English Folklore
A character in the video game series Fire Emblem · Fire Emblem
