Gender: Female
Myra Colby Bradwell was an American publisher and political activist. She attempted in 1869 to become the first woman to be admitted to the Illinois
bar to practice law, but was denied admission by the Illinois Supreme Court in 1870 and the United States Supreme Court in 1873, in rulings upholding a separate women's sphere. Bradwell had founded and published Chicago Legal News from 1868, reporting on the law and continued that work. Meanwhile, influenced by her case, in 1872 the Illinois legislature passed a state law prohibiting gender discrimination in admission to any occupation or profession.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 14, 2024
On the name Myra Bradwell, Myra means Sweet, Admirable, Aristocratic Lady, Wonderful, Quiet Song, Myrrh, A Fragrant Resin Obtained from a Tree, Sweet Ointment, Honey, Beloved, Butterfly, Divinely Precious. Bradwell means From the Broad Spring.
The name Myra Bradwell is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Myra is commonly found in United States of America, Malaysia, United Kingdom, and 78 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Myra is recorded 9,827 times globally, ranking it as the 5,844th most common name worldwide.
Myra is most prevalent in United States of America, with 2,851 occurrences, making it the 1,381th most popular name in the country.
In Ireland, the name Myra is found among 1 in every 550 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #1,381 | 1 : 635 |
| Malaysia | #834 | 1 : 1,246 |
| United Kingdom | #1,401 | 1 : 711 |
| Saudi Arabia | #4,619 | 1 : 4,885 |
| Philippines | #269 | 1 : 586 |
| Netherlands | #1,773 | 1 : 1,054 |
| Kuwait | #1,460 | 1 : 2,179 |
| South Africa | #5,486 | 1 : 9,268 |
| Canada | #1,934 | 1 : 1,426 |
| United Arab Emirates | #3,197 | 1 : 4,199 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Myra from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Myra Colby Bradwell was an American publisher and political activist. She attempted in 1869 to become the first woman to be admitted to the Illinois bar to practice law, but was denied admission by the Illinois Supreme Court in 1870 and the United States Supreme Court in 1873, in rulings upholding a separate women's sphere. Bradwell had founded and published Chicago Legal News from 1868, reporting on the law and continued that work. Meanwhile, influenced by her case, in 1872 the Illinois legislature passed a state law prohibiting gender discrimination in admission to any occupation or profession.
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