In English, the meaning of the name Bradley is "broad clearing in the wood", from a surname and place name based on the Old English words for broad clearing and broad wood. People Bradley is the first name of several notable people: · Bradley Cooper (born 1957), Bahamian discus thrower and shot putter · Bradley McIntosh (born 1981), former member of S Club 7 · Bradley Nowell (February 22, 1968 ? May 25, 1996), was an American musician who served as lead singer and guitarist of the ska-punk band Sublime · Brad Pitt (born 1963), contemporary American actor and director Bradley may be the surname of these and other notable people: · Bill Bradley (born 1943), basketball player and U.S. Senator · Bill Bradley (1878?1954), early 20th-century third baseman in Major League Baseball · Brian Bradley (born 1965), Canadian