name

Halsey

HAWL-zee

Halsey (name) means a surname of Old English origin. Example: “Admiral William "Bull" Halsey commanded the US Third Fleet in World War II.”

name

A surname of Old English origin.

"Admiral William "Bull" Halsey commanded the US Third Fleet in World War II."

A given name, transferred from the surname.

"The singer Halsey took her stage name from a New York subway stop."

How to use Halsey

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA surname and, more recently, a first name used by both men and women.

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Admiral William "Bull" _____ commanded the US Third Fleet in World War II.

From Old English words for "neck of land" and "island," describing a place's shape.

Origin: Old English

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What does “Halsey” mean?

The word “Halsey” means a surname of Old English origin. In plain terms, a surname and, more recently, a first name used by both men and women.

How do you pronounce “Halsey”?

“Halsey” is pronounced HAWL-zee (/ˈhɔːlzi/ in IPA).

How do you use “Halsey” in a sentence?

Here is “Halsey” used in a sentence: “Admiral William "Bull" Halsey commanded the US Third Fleet in World War II.”

What part of speech is “Halsey”?

“Halsey” is a name.

Where does the word “Halsey” come from?

The word “Halsey” comes from Old English. From Old English words for "neck of land" and "island," describing a place's shape.

How many meanings does “Halsey” have?

“Halsey” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a surname of Old English origin.