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Bentley

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Type Settlement
Usage English

Meaning & History

From Old English beonet "bent grass" and leah "woodland, clearing". This is the name of several English towns.
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VariantBeesley
Given Name DescendantBentley(English)
Surname DescendantBentley(English)
Entry added October 20, 2016 ·
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