Hadley Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Girl Names Like Hadley

Hadley Name Origin: English
Pronunciation: had-lee
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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.

Hadley Name Popularity

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

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	—	0	0%
1911	—	0	0%
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1981	2,966	5	0.0003%
1982	3,075	5	0.0003%
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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%

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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
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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9 Comments

Kelly Jul 12 at 6:08 am

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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Diane May 17 at 8:42 am

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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Hadley Nov 4 at 8:09 am

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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Darcy Jun 25 at 4:40 am

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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Lauren Apr 19 at 8:03 am

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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Lindsay Reynolds Mar 5 at 12:59 pm

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

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Sarah Jan 20 at 11:55 am

It was sweet, simple and just different enough!

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Krystil Aug 17 at 2:31 pm

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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Amy Jun 8 at 10:50 am

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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