Hawley
HAW-lee
Hawley is a unisex name of English origin, meaning “An English surname-turned-given name, meaning 'lives near a hedged field' or 'the meadow by the hawthorn tree.'”, and peaked in popularity in 1918.
What Hawley Means
“An English surname-turned-given name, meaning 'lives near a hedged field' or 'the meadow by the hawthorn tree.'”
The Story of Hawley
Imagine a name with an earthy charm, suggesting a life lived close to nature, near the comfort of a meadow.
Hawley is an English surname that has gracefully transitioned into a given name, meaning 'lives near a hedged field' or 'the meadow by the hawthorn tree.' It evokes pastoral landscapes and a grounded, practical connection to the land.
This name fits your child, someone you see as down-to-earth, adaptable, and reliable. It is a name for a steady presence, a friendly soul who finds contentment in the simple, enduring things.
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Peak Year
#13 in 1918
Total Births
217
First Recorded
1907
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