The name Beverly?

Does anyone know the origin of the name.

How common is it on guys and girls?

Answer:
English: From the beaver stream or meadow; a surname and place name of Beverly Hills, California. Traditionally a boys' name, Beverly is now more commonly used for girls.
Beverlee, Beverley, Beverle, Beverlie, Beverlye, Bevlyn;
Familiar forms: Bev, Buffy, Verlee, Verlie, Verly, Verlye;
Famous Namesakes: Singer Beverly Sills;
Star babies: daughter of Sidney Poitier
Beverly means "from the beaver stream". I know alot of girls named Beverly I like that name!
I do not think many boys name Beverly
Beverly is an nice girl name, not a lot of girls name Beverly
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Beverly is an English name that means "from the beaver stream."

This is a poll from BabyNames.com:
699 have BEVERLY on their Favorite Name List
3749 rated this name
226 have this name
64 wish they had this name
43 gave this name to their child

It was also rated a 3 1/2 star name out of 5.

It's a boy's and a girl's name, although I've never known anyone named Beverly.
ASIA VERY COMMON
It makes me think of old ladies

http://babynamewizard.com/namevoyager/ln...

Looks like it peaked for girls in the late 30's.
BEVERLY

Gender: Feminine & Masculine

Usage: English

Pronounced: BEV-ur-lee [key]
From a surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "beaver stream" in Old English.

It is not very popluar and has been on a downward spiral since the 30's. More popular for women then men.

http://www.behindthename.com/top/search.
I have never heard of a man with the name Beverly, but hey there is a first time for everything.
It's a little outdated if you ask me. It would a nice middle name though.
its a girls name and i love it
no..that is an ugly name...

Use a name that is more...in this world and popular
BEVERLY

Gender: Feminine & Masculine

Usage: English

Pronounced: BEV-ur-lee [key]
From a surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "beaver stream" in Old English.

It is not very popluar and has been on a downward spiral since the 30's. More popular for women then men.

http://www.behindthename.com/top/search.

Source(s):

http://www.behindthename.com/

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