Stokeley

Stokeley is a given name, often used as a first name. It is of English origin and is believed to be derived from a place name.

Origin and Meaning: The name "Stokeley" is thought to originate from various places named "Stokeley" in England, which typically referred to a "farm/clearing near a tree stump" or a "woodland clearing". "Stoke" in Old English meant "place" or "place with stumps" while "ley" denoted "woodland clearing" or "pasture".

Usage: Stokeley is relatively uncommon as a given name, particularly in modern times. Historically, it may have been used more frequently in areas where surnames derived from place names were common. It is primarily used as a male given name.