Halley
HA-lee
Popularity
#2720
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
4,195
Peak Year
#355 in 1986
First Recorded
1910
Style
Vintage, Earthy & Bohemian
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
An English surname derived from a place name meaning "holy wood" or "holy clearing."
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Halley Feiffer
American actress and playwright
Edmond Halley
English astronomer, Halley's Comet namesake
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