Hayley
English (Modern) · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Hayley
The given name 'Hayley' is derived from the Old English word 'hæg' or 'hægl', meaning 'hay meadow' or 'enclosure', and is related to the Old English word 'hægl', which referred to a type of enclosure or a clearing in a forest.
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Etymology
The given name 'Hayley' is derived from the Old English word 'hæg' or 'hægl', meaning 'hay meadow' or 'enclosure', and is related to the Old English word 'hægl', which referred to a type of enclosure or a clearing in a forest. The name 'Hayley' has been used in various cultures, including English and American, and is also associated with the Old English personal name 'Hæglæc', which was possibly derived from the name of a saint, Saint Hilaire, a 4th-century Christian saint.
Hayley currently ranks #1,251 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1993.
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