Hadley Name Meaning

The name Hadley evokes feelings of nature and the great outdoors. The heath-clearing imagery suggests a peaceful and serene environment, perfect for a nature lover. It’s a name that has a vintage, yet modern feel to it, making it a perfect choice for parents looking for a unique name with a bit of history and meaning.

Origins of the Name Hadley

Hadley is a name of English origin, derived from the Old English words “haeth” meaning “heath” and “leah” meaning “clearing.” So, Hadley literally means “heath clearing.” It was originally a surname but has been used as a first name for girls in recent times.

Popularity of the Name Hadley

Hadley began to gain popularity as a girl’s name in the United States in the early 2000s and has been consistently popular since then. It has been in the top 1000 names for girls in the United States for the past two decades.

Hadley is a popular name in the United States, but it is also gaining popularity in other English-speaking countries such as Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It’s not a common name in other countries, but it’s a name that can be easily pronounced and spelled in any language, making it a great choice for parents with international roots.

Famous Hadleys

While the name Hadley may not be as well-known as some other names, there are a few famous Hadleys in the world. Hadley Freeman is a British journalist and author. Hadley Viscara is an American adult film actress.

Final Thoughts on the Name Hadley

The name Hadley is a unique and meaningful choice for parents looking for a nature-inspired name with a touch of vintage charm. Its popularity in the United States and other English-speaking countries is on the rise and it has a strong sense of identity. So, if you’re looking for a name that is both timeless and modern, Hadley might just be the perfect choice for your little girl.

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Hadley Name Popularity

How popular is the name Hadley? Here’s everything we know.

Year Rank # Births % Births
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1914 — 0 0%
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1930 — 0 0%
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1932 — 0 0%
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1943 — 0 0%
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1960 — 0 0%
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1976 — 0 0%
1977 — 0 0%
1978 — 0 0%
1979 — 0 0%
1980 — 0 0%
1981 2,966 5 0.0003%
1982 3,075 5 0.0003%
1983 — 0 0%
1984 — 0 0%
1985 — 0 0%
1986 2,447 11 0.0007%
1987 — 0 0%
1988 — 0 0%
1989 2,859 10 0.0006%
1990 2,561 14 0.0008%
1991 2,927 10 0.0006%
1992 1,913 32 0.002%
1993 1,723 41 0.0026%
1994 1,430 64 0.0042%
1995 1,664 42 0.0028%
1996 1,543 54 0.0036%
1997 1,199 99 0.0067%
1998 984 153 0.0102%
1999 1,136 121 0.0081%
2000 903 190 0.0124%
2001 864 214 0.0142%
2002 883 204 0.0136%
2003 682 337 0.0222%
2004 689 346 0.0227%
2005 607 423 0.0277%
2006 492 586 0.0374%
2007 463 651 0.0413%
2008 406 750 0.0485%
2009 356 866 0.0579%
2010 212 1,428 0.0991%
2011 178 1,744 0.1224%
2012 130 2,406 0.1688%
2013 110 2,825 0.1984%
2014 100 3,006 0.2063%
2015 103 2,962 0.2036%
2016 108 2,865 0.1987%
2017 111 2,685 0.1924%
2018 103 2,861 0.2082%
2019 110 2,551 0.1884%
2020 111 2,333 0.1833%
2021 110 2,329 0.1905%
2022 111 2,523 0.1912%
2023 119 2,303 0.1779%

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Names Like Hadley

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What names are variants of Hadley?

Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Hadley.

Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender
Hadlea

Heather meadow

English

Hadleigh

Heather meadow

English

Hadly

Heather meadow

English

Hedlea

Heather meadow

English

Hedleigh

Heather meadow

English

Hedley

Heather meadow

English

Hedlie

Heather meadow

English

Hedly

Heather meadow

English

What names sound like Hadley?

If you like how Hadley sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Hadley.

Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender
Hedyla

Delightful, sweet; my echo

Hebrew

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11 Comments

  1. My name is Hadley. I don’t really think it suits me. I know 2 other people with the name Hadley.

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    • i know noone called hadley in real life

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  2. Hadley sounded like a sweet southern belle to me, also I’m a huge nickname person so I liked her nickname Haddie Mae as well.

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  3. I have two older kids named Hunter & Havanah, so when I found out I was pregnant with my third and it was a girl I wanted to find another H name I loved. It took me a while but when I discovered the name Hadley I knew that was the name for our baby girl. Three years on and her name fits her perfectly – I love the Ernest Hemingway connection as well as the English meaning of the name. It’s also unusual and people often comment on how lovely her name is.

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  4. My name is Hadley, and I just love how I have never met another Hadley. Many teachers at my school have been teaching for 20+ years, and they have never meet anyone with my name!!

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  5. We liked that the name is not very common but easy to spell and pronounce. It fits well for a baby or little girl and will still sound nice as an adult. Also liked the English origins of it, there are even a few towns in the UK named Hadley.

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  6. Hadley is not a name I had ever considered before, but 6 months before I got pregnant I had a dream that I had a little girl and named her “Hadley.” My husband and I both liked the name, so when I became pregnant and found out it was a girl, we went with it!

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  7. Just went through a came up with it from a book and we both liked it so it stuck

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  8. It was sweet, simple and just different enough!

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  9. I’ve always liked the name Hadley. It’s different and unique.. we chose her name because I loved the name Hadley and her middle name is Jaycee after her daddy’s best friend that passed away 10 yrs ago.

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  10. Hadley is our fifth baby, so with four other siblings that are older it was hard to find a name that wasn’t already used by friends and family, and that we both liked. We liked Hadley because it was a little different and not very popular. My other children’s names (Violet, Cora, Graham, and Lila) don’t have the “EE” sound at the end, so we thought it might be a nice change of pace. We also found out it was Ernest Hemingway’s first wife’s name and so we like that about it since we like old fashion and literary names.

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