Hayley

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Hayley


Hayley is derived from "hay meadow".

Pronunciation ˈheɪli
Gender Female
Meaning From the hay meadow
Region of Origin England
Origin Old English
Related names Haley, Hailey, Hali, Halley, Halie
Wikipedia articles All pages beginning with "Hayley"

Hayley (pronounced /ˈheɪli/) is a given name and a surname of Old English origin that means "from the hay meadow",[1] although it has been suggested that it is from the Norse word "haela" meaning "hero".[2] While it can be as a male given name[3] or a surname, Hayley is most commonly a female given name. This use became popular due to actress Hayley Mills' celebrity, resulting in Hayley becoming one of the top 1500 female names in the US today.[4]

There are many variations of Hayley, including Haeli, Hailee, Hailey, Hailie, Hailly, Halee, Haleigh, Haley, Hali, Halie, Halii, Halley, Haly, Haylea, Haylee, Hayleigh, Haylie and Hayly.

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