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Hailey

HAY-lee

Hailey (name) means a feminine given name, a common spelling variant of Hayley. Example: “They named the baby Hailey after her great-aunt.”

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1
A feminine given name, a common spelling variant of Hayley.
"They named the baby Hailey after her great-aunt."
2
A surname of Old English origin.
"His full name is James Hailey."

How to use Hailey

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA popular girl's first name, also used as a surname; spelled several ways (Hailey, Haley, Hayley).

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Haileys plural

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Etymology

From Old English words meaning "hay" and "clearing" — literally a meadow cleared for hay.

Origin: Old English

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Hailey” mean?

The word “Hailey” means a feminine given name, a common spelling variant of Hayley. In plain terms, a popular girl's first name, also used as a surname; spelled several ways (Hailey, Haley, Hayley).

How do you pronounce “Hailey”?

“Hailey” is pronounced HAY-lee (/ˈheɪli/ in IPA).

How do you use “Hailey” in a sentence?

Here is “Hailey” used in a sentence: “They named the baby Hailey after her great-aunt.”

What part of speech is “Hailey”?

“Hailey” is a name.

Where does the word “Hailey” come from?

The word “Hailey” comes from Old English. From Old English words meaning "hay" and "clearing" — literally a meadow cleared for hay.

How many meanings does “Hailey” have?

“Hailey” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a feminine given name, a common spelling variant of Hayley.

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