Hadley
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Hadley
The given name 'Hadley' means "heather field" or "heather meadow," deriving from the Old English words *hæð* (heath) and *lēah* (clearing or meadow).
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Etymology
The given name 'Hadley' means "heather field" or "heather meadow," deriving from the Old English words *hæð* (heath) and *lēah* (clearing or meadow). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably as a surname-turned-first-name, with no specific religious affiliation; historically, it gained prominence as a unisex name in the 20th century.
Hadley currently ranks #121 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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