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Name Origin

Beverly is a given name of English origin, derived from the place name Beverley in Yorkshire, England. The place name itself likely comes from Old English words meaning 'beaver' and 'stream/meadow', suggesting a location where beavers lived near a stream or meadow.

englishbeaverstreammeadow

Famous People

Beverly Sills (1929-2007)

Opera Singer

  • Internationally acclaimed soprano
  • Director of the New York City Opera

Beverly Cleary (1915-2021)

Children's Author

  • Wrote beloved children's books such as the Ramona Quimby series and Beezus and Ramona
  • National Medal of Arts recipient

Beverly Garland (1926-2008)

Actress

  • Starred in the TV series 'My Three Sons'
  • Known for her roles in Westerns and film noir

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