Turley

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A surname from Irish.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɜ(ɹ)li/

Word forms

Turley Turleys

Etymology

Reduced Anglicized form of Irish Mac Toirdealbhaigh (“son of Toirdealbhach”), a personal name composed of the elements Tor (“Thor”) + dealbhach (“-like, in the shape of”). Compare McCurley.

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