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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."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Halleys
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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”).
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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.
