Henley
English (Modern) · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Henley
Henley derives from Old English elements "hēn" (high) and "lēah" (clearing or meadow), meaning "high clearing" or "high meadow." The name originated as a place name in England and has been adopted as a given name primarily in English-speaking cultures, particularly gaining popularity in modern Western usage without strong ties to any specific religious tradition.
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Etymology
Henley derives from Old English elements "hēn" (high) and "lēah" (clearing or meadow), meaning "high clearing" or "high meadow." The name originated as a place name in England and has been adopted as a given name primarily in English-speaking cultures, particularly gaining popularity in modern Western usage without strong ties to any specific religious tradition.
Henley currently ranks #1,001 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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