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Hadley

English girl's name meaning heather field

Gender
Girl
Origin
English
Meaning
heather field
Syllables
2
Letters
6
US rank (2023)
#119
Born in 2023
2,311
Peak year
2018 (#104)

Meaning & origin

Hadley comes from an English place name meaning 'heather field or clearing'. Ernest Hemingway's first wife bore it.

Is Hadley an English name?

Yes — Hadley is an English name meaning "heather field". Hadley comes from an English place name meaning 'heather field or clearing'. Ernest Hemingway's first wife bore it.

Popularity

In the latest US data, Hadley ranked #119 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.

In 2023, 2,311 US girls were given the name Hadley.

US popularity rank over time

Peaked at #104 in 2018

1993
unranked
1998
#966
2003
#702
2008
#419
2013
#110
2018
#104
2023
#119
2024
#114

“Unranked” means Hadley was outside the US top 1,000 that year.

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How to spell Hadley

Hadley is spelled H-A-D-L-E-Y 6 letters and 2 syllables.

Hadley: frequently asked questions

What does the name Hadley mean?

Hadley is a English name meaning "heather field". Hadley comes from an English place name meaning 'heather field or clearing'. Ernest Hemingway's first wife bore it.

Where does the name Hadley come from?

Hadley is of English origin. Hadley comes from an English place name meaning 'heather field or clearing'. Ernest Hemingway's first wife bore it.

Is Hadley a boy or a girl name?

Hadley is most commonly a girl's name.

How many babies are named Hadley?

In 2023, 2,311 US girls were given the name Hadley.

Is Hadley a popular name, and is it rising or falling?

In the latest US data, Hadley ranked #119 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.

How do you spell Hadley?

Hadley is spelled H-A-D-L-E-Y — 6 letters.

How common is the name Hadley?

In 2023, 2,311 US girls were given the name Hadley. In the latest US data, Hadley ranked #119 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.

Is Hadley an English name?

Yes — Hadley is an English name meaning "heather field". Hadley comes from an English place name meaning 'heather field or clearing'. Ernest Hemingway's first wife bore it.

What does Hadley mean in English?

In English, Hadley means "heather field". Hadley comes from an English place name meaning 'heather field or clearing'. Ernest Hemingway's first wife bore it.

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