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Dudley

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Gender Masculine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. DUD-lee
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Meaning & History

From a surname that was originally from a place name meaning "Dudda's clearing" in Old English. The surname was borne by a British noble family.

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Last ranked #93 in 1918 New Zealand
Last ranked #920 in 1969 United States

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Entry updated June 13, 2019

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