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Haley

Haley (name) means a feminine or unisex given name, a variant spelling of Hayley. Example: “Haley was one of the most popular baby names in the 1990s.”

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A feminine or unisex given name, a variant spelling of Hayley.

"Haley was one of the most popular baby names in the 1990s."

A surname of Old English origin, literally "hay field."

"Alex Haley wrote the novel Roots."

How to use Haley

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA given name and surname, one of several spellings alongside Hailey and Hayley.

Easily confused with

hailey → hayley →

Word forms

Haleys plural

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Etymology

Variant of Hayley, from Old English. Literally, “hay field”

Origin: Old English

Synonyms

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Hailey Haleigh Hayley

Related words

Hayley Hailey Hallie

Rhymes for Haley

key hey bey dey ley grey they joey whey obey prey abbey

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Haley” mean?

The word “Haley” means a feminine or unisex given name, a variant spelling of Hayley. In plain terms, a given name and surname, one of several spellings alongside Hailey and Hayley.

How do you use “Haley” in a sentence?

Here is “Haley” used in a sentence: “Haley was one of the most popular baby names in the 1990s.”

What part of speech is “Haley”?

“Haley” is a name.

Is “Haley” a common word?

“Haley” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Haley” have?

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

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