Loxley

English
"lynx glade"

Loxley Origin and Meaning

The name Loxley is a girl's name meaning "lynx glade".

An English place and surname with a fierce natural meaning. Loxley is a village and river name from Yorkshire, England, famous for being the purported birthplace of Robin Hood. Loxley Chase was an extensive historic forest bordering Sherwood Forest in the Middle Ages.

Sharing sounds with cool names from Lily to Lux to Paisley, Loxley is a highly unusual option that packs a modern style punch.

Loxley in Pop Culture

  • Lady Loxley
    character on ITV series Mr. Selfridge
  • Robin of Loxley
    the name which Robin Hood is first referred to
  • Not an invented name
    but an English place name

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