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Halley

HAL-ee

Halley (name) means a surname of Irish origin, most famous as the name of astronomer Edmond Halley, for whom Halley's Comet is named. Example: “Halley's Comet is visible from Earth roughly every seventy-six years.”

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A surname of Irish origin, most famous as the name of astronomer Edmond Halley, for whom Halley's Comet is named.

"Halley's Comet is visible from Earth roughly every seventy-six years."

Word forms

Halleys plural

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Etymology

Two main origins: * Reduced Anglicized form of Irish Ó hAilche (“descendant of Ailche”), a personal name of unclear origin. * Reduced Anglicized form of Irish Ó hÁille (“descendant of Áille”), a byname from áille (“beauty”).

Origin: Irish

Rhymes for Halley

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Halley” mean?

The word “Halley” means a surname of Irish origin, most famous as the name of astronomer Edmond Halley, for whom Halley's Comet is named.

How do you pronounce “Halley”?

“Halley” is pronounced HAL-ee (/ˈhæl.i/ in IPA).

How do you use “Halley” in a sentence?

Here is “Halley” used in a sentence: “Halley's Comet is visible from Earth roughly every seventy-six years.”

What part of speech is “Halley”?

“Halley” is a name.