A variant of an Old English surname meaning “rye clearing,” or of the Irish surname Reilly, meaning “courageous.” A little courage is a great thing, unless it involves a willingness to leap from dizzying heights.
Riley
Nicknames:
Ry, Ri.
Famous people named Riley:
Riley is the first or middle name of daughters of Courtney Cox, Howie Mandel, and Vin Diesel, and the last name to American actress Amber Riley.
Fun facts:
Riley is commonly used for both genders, but it has increased in popularity among girls since the 90s.
