Where is Riley from?

Meaning of the name Riley

From a surname that comes from two distinct sources. As an Irish surname it is a variant of Reilly. As an English surname it is derived from a place name meaning "rye clearing" in Old English.

Characteristics of the name Riley

How do we know this about Riley

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