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Origin: British

Meaning: Shared land or man's meadow

It will probably come as no surprise to find out that Manly is, in fact, a masculine name. The name originates in Old English and has a meaning of "shared land" or "man's meadow." It is closely related to Manley, a name also interchangeable as a forename and surname, with roots in Norman and Irish history. Manly is the name of several places throughout Australia, a couple in the USA, and one in New Zealand. These shared lands can be places to visit when baby Manly grows up.