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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Surname from Helmsley, a place in North Yorkshire
- Origin
- English (habitational surname, likely from Helmsley, North Yorkshire)
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- HEMZ-lee
Hemsley (HEMZ-lee) began as a surname, taken from Helmsley, a place in North Yorkshire, England. It works for any child, since it's used for boys and girls alike, and it has the easy, rolling sound of a name that has been said aloud for a long time. If you like names with a real place behind them, this one has a clear starting point on the English map.
Meaning & Origin of Hemsley
Meaning: Surname from Helmsley, a place in North Yorkshire.
Origin: English (habitational surname, likely from Helmsley, North Yorkshire).
How to Pronounce Hemsley
HEMZ-leeIPA /ˈhɛmzli/
Popularity of Hemsley
Hemsley does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
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FAQ
What does the name Hemsley mean?
Surname from Helmsley, a place in North Yorkshire.
How do you pronounce Hemsley?
Hemsley is pronounced HEMZ-lee (IPA: /ˈhɛmzli/).
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