Halley

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The meaning of the name Halley is "hero," "army ruler," and "someone who lives near a remote area."
Pronunciation
HA-lee,
HAH-lee or HAY-lee.
HAL-ee,
HALL-ee
Popularity
Halley is not a very common name, especially in countries like the United States. However, it is becoming more popular in recent times.

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Halley Name meanings & History

The name Halley has English origins and is derived from Old English word "healh" meaning "nook" or "remote place.". The meaning of the name Halley is "hero," "army ruler," and "someone who lives near a remote area.". Transferred use of the surname Halley.It peaked in popularity in 1986, when the comet was last spotted from earth. Some people might use it as a spelling variant to Hallie or Hayley but it originates from Edmond Halley's surname. Halley is used as a first name for baby girls.

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

Synonyms of Halley:

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

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

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

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

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

Halley is:

  • a Common name
  • a Informal name
  • a Rough name
  • a Strong name

2.) Halley (Female)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: (Scandinavian) a form of Haley.


3.) Halley (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) meadow near the hall; holy.

Other Forms: Hallee, Halleigh, Halli, Hallie, Hally


4.) HALLEY (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: Transferred use of the English surname meaning “dweller at the hall meadow.” The name is derived from the Old English elements heall (hall, gathering place) and lëah (wood, meadow, clearing). Var: Hallie, Hally. (HAL-EE)


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