Haley

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Haley means "hero," "ingenious," or "wise one."
Popularity
The name Haley is a popular name in the US and Canada, and it has steadily ranked in the top 300 names since the early 1990s. In the UK, it is less commonly used, and it is usually spelled as Hailey.

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Haley Name meanings & History

The name Haley has English roots, and it is a variant of the name Hailey, which is derived from an Old English surname meaning "hay clearing.". The name Haley means "hero," "ingenious," or "wise one.". Variant of Hayley. This spelling gained some popularity in the United States in 1977, possibly due to the author Alex Haley, whose book Roots was adapted into a popular miniseries that year. This was the most common American spelling from then to 2001, when it was eclipsed by Hailey. Haley is a unisex name, and it can be used as a first name or a middle name. It is a cute name for baby girls, and it can also be a great name for baby boys. Haley is also a versatile name, and it can fit well with various middle names and last names.

Zodiac Sign of Haley: Heart's Desire Capricorn,Hope Aquarius

Synonyms of Haley:

H: Hyper,Haggle,Hope,Heart's Desire,Hobnobbing

A: Argumentative,Action,Angry,Assertive,Aggressive,Ambitious

L: Lover,Liaison,Lovely,Luscious,Legal,Languid,Lazy

E: Exaggerate,Entertain,Enliven,Enlighten,Environment,Expressive

Y: Yen/money,Yin/Yang,Youth-giving

Haley is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Common name
  • a Informal name
  • a Modern name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

2.) Haley (Female)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: (Scandinavian) heroine. See also Hayley.


3.) Haley (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: (Irish) ingenious.

Other Forms: Haleigh, Halley, Hayleigh, Hayley, Hayli


4.) Haley (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: (Irish) innovative

Other Forms: Hail, Hailee, Hailey, Hale, Halee, Hayley


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