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Hanley

Hanley (name) means a town in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, and one of the historic "Potteries" towns. Example: “Hanley's markets have served the Potteries area for centuries.”

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A town in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, and one of the historic "Potteries" towns.

"Hanley's markets have served the Potteries area for centuries."

A surname of Old English origin.

"His neighbour's surname was Hanley."

How to use Hanley

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn English town in Stoke-on-Trent, or a surname sharing the same root.

Word forms

Hanleys plural

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Etymology

From Old English words for "high" and "woodland clearing" — a settlement on high, cleared ground.

Origin: Old English

Rhymes for Hanley

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Hanley” mean?

The word “Hanley” means a town in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, and one of the historic "Potteries" towns. In plain terms, an English town in Stoke-on-Trent, or a surname sharing the same root.

How do you use “Hanley” in a sentence?

Here is “Hanley” used in a sentence: “Hanley's markets have served the Potteries area for centuries.”

What part of speech is “Hanley”?

“Hanley” is a name.

Where does the word “Hanley” come from?

The word “Hanley” comes from Old English. From Old English words for "high" and "woodland clearing" — a settlement on high, cleared ground.

How many meanings does “Hanley” have?

“Hanley” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a town in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, and one of the historic "Potteries" towns.