Hayley

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Hayley
Given Name


Hayley is derived from "hay meadow".
Pronunciation ˈheɪli
Gender Female
Meaning From the hay meadow
Region of Origin Old English
Origin England
Related names Haley, Hailey, Hali, Halley, Halie
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Hayley (pronounced /Hay-Lee/) is a given name and a surname of Old English origin that means "from the hay meadow".[1] While it can be as a male given name[2] or a surname,[3] 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 Haley, Hailey, Hali, Halley, Halie, Haly, Haeli, Haylee, Hayleigh, Hailee, Hailly, Haylea, Haylie, Hayly, Haleigh, Halee, and Halii.

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[edit] References

  1. ^ About.com
  2. ^ Baby Name Guide
  3. ^ Andy the Name Bender
  4. ^ Name Statistics

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