"Oakey" meaning in English

See Oakey in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Forms: Oakeys [plural], Okey [alternative]
Etymology: Two possible origins: * From the Old Norse personal name Áki. * English topographic surname composed of the Middle English elements ook (“oak”) and hegge (“hedge, bush, shrub”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|non|-}} Old Norse, {{der|en|enm|-}} Middle English Head templates: {{en-proper noun|~|s}} Oakey (countable and uncountable, plural Oakeys)
  1. A surname. Tags: countable, uncountable
    Sense id: en-Oakey-en-name-EMUC1F3L Categories (other): English surnames, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 85 15 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 85 15 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 90 10
  2. A rural town in Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (place): Places in Australia, Places in Queensland, Australia, Towns in Australia, Towns in Queensland, Australia
    Sense id: en-Oakey-en-name-6DvCVKmt

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