Crowley
Meaning of Crowley
Crowley is a masculine given name of Anglo-Irish provenance derived from the Old Gaelic elements cruadh (hardy, firm) and laoch (hero, warrior). Initially encountered as the surname Ó Cruadhlaoich or Mac Cruadhlaoich—denoting “descendant of the hardy warrior” or “son of the hardy warrior”—the name has in modern usage assumed first-name status within Anglo-American naming practices. Pronounced KRO-lee (/kroːli/) in contemporary English, Crowley bears associations ranging from its martial linguistic roots to notable historical and cultural figures, most prominently the British mystic Aleister Crowley, endowing it with considerable historical resonance. According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, annual registrations have fluctuated between seven and ten male births from 2015 through 2023, corresponding to ranks between 897 and 933, a pattern that reflects an appreciable yet selective preference among parents seeking a name of measured distinctiveness and historical depth.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as KRO-lee (/kroːli/)
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