Hailey
[ˈheɪli]Meaning
variant of Hayley, an English given name from the surname Haley
Background Story
Hailey is a variant of Hayley, an English given name derived from the surname Haley, which was based on an Old English toponym combining heg, "hay", and leah, "clearing or meadow". It is currently the most common spelling of the name in the United States, having surpassed Haley in 2001 and reaching a high rank of 19th in 2010.
Variations
Hayley, Haley, Hailee
Related Names
Hayley
From an English surname and town name meaning "hay clearing"
Harlee
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Alysia
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Ansley
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