Beverly

Beverly is a spelling variant of Beverley, an old English first name that originates from a family name derived from the place name Beverley (in Yorkshire, England). The name translates from Old English as "the beaver meadow," from befer for "beaver" and lēah for "meadow, clearing."

What does the name Beverly mean?

Beverly is a spelling variant of Beverley, an old English first name that originates from a family name derived from the place name Beverley (in Yorkshire, England). The name translates from Old English as "the beaver meadow," from befer for "beaver" and lēah for "meadow, clearing." The original form Beverley was initially a purely male English first name but increasingly became a girl's name after its spread in the USA. The spelling variant Beverly also emerged in the USA and became increasingly popular there in the mid-20th century, likely due to the association with the Californian city of Beverly Hills, where many celebrities reside. Today, Beverly is by far the most common spelling and is predominantly used as a female first name. Other variants of Beverley include Beverlea and Beverlyn. A well-known bearer of the name is American actress and singer Beverly D'Angelo.

Where does the name Beverly come from?

Etymology Beverly is a female and male first name of Old English origin meaning "the beaver meadow." Old English

How do you pronounce Beverly?

Sound & pronunciation of Beverly: The name Beverly is three to four syllables and rhythmically structured. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as "Be-ver-ly" [ˈbɛvɐli] or in English [ˈbɛvərli], with the emphasis on the first syllable. The short 'e' provides a clear start. The soft 'v' sounds in the middle lead to a bright 'i' in the ending. Beverly thus sounds modern and lively - sonorous, feminine, and self-assured.

Popularity

Beverly is a popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 2,723rd in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was in 2010 at 1,015th place. In the last ten years, Beverly has been given as a first name about 100 times, placing it 2,512th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,248th.

Nicknames & pet names

Bavy / Bebs / Bev / Beva / Bever / Bevi / Bevy / BiFi / Buffi / Lili / Mc Beef / Pfefferli / Verii

Famous people

• Bev Bevan (British drummer)
• Beverley Cross (British screenwriter)
• Beverly Aadland (American actress)
• Beverly Armstrong (Baseball player from the USA)
• Beverly Bowes (American tennis player)
• Beverly Cleary (American children's author)
• Beverly Crusher (Doctor of the U.S.S. Enterprise)
• Beverly D'Angelo (American singer & actress)
• Beverly Dustrude (Baseball player from America)
• Beverly Johnson (American model)
• Beverly Marsh (Fictional character from Stephen King's "IT")
• Beverly Mitchell (Actress)
• Beverly Nichols (British author)
• Beverly Peer (American jazz musician)
• Beverly Randolph Wellford (American physicist)
• Beverly Ranger (Jamaican football player)
• Beverly Vergel (American actor)
• Beverly Washburn (American actor)
• George Beverly Shea (Musician from Canada)
• Joseph Beverly MacInnis (Canadian physicist)