name
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.”
name
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 notesIn plain EnglishA popular girl's first name, also used as a surname; spelled several ways (Hailey, Haley, Hayley).
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Word forms
- Plural
- Haileys
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Etymology
From Old English words meaning "hay" and "clearing" — literally a meadow cleared for hay.
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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.
