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The name Bailey has two possible origins. One is as an occupational name for someone who was a bailiff or steward–a person responsible for managing the property and finances of a large estate or other organization. The other possible origin of the name is as a medieval English term that referred to an outer wall or enclosure that was used for defensive purposes. This type of bailey was often used in conjunction with a castle or other stronghold. The name Bailey has been in use as a given name for both boys and girls since the late 19th century. It was especially popular as a name for boys in the 1990s and early 2000s, and it is still a fairly common name today. Some famous people with the name Bailey include Bailey Chase, an American actor, and Bailey Wright, an Australian footballer.

The name Bailey is popular in English-speaking countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. It is also increasingly popular in non-English speaking countries such as Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden.

Bailey is a unisex name that gained popularity in the early 2000s. If you like the sound of Bailey, here are some similar names you might also like:

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