Ray Bradbury
Science fiction author of Fahrenheit 451 and The Martian Chronicles
An American science fiction and fantasy author best known for his dystopian novel 'Fahrenheit 451' and his Martian Chronicles series. He was a prolific writer and screenwriter whose imaginative works explored themes of censorship and human connection.
Arts & Literature
American
1920
2012
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Bradbury
English origin
“An English place-name turned surname, derived from 'brad' (broad) and 'bury' (fortified settlement), suggesting someone from a broad settlement or fort. Bradbury has literary gravitas, most famously borne by science-fiction pioneer Ray Bradbury, and carries an intellectual, creative tone. The name evokes both sturdy English heritage and imaginative potential.”