The origin of the name Langley

The origin of the name Langley

English: 1: habitation name from any of the numerous places named with Old English lang, long + leah long + wood, clearing. 2: from the Old Norse female personal name Langlíf, composed of the elements lang + líf long + life.

Variant: Longley (found chiefly in Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire).


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