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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Holy day
- Origin
- Scottish/English (surname)
- Pronunciation
- HAL-ih-day
Halliday started out as a Scottish and English surname, and its meaning traces back to "holy day." If you're drawn to names with a clear, literal meaning rooted in that kind of surname history, this is a straightforward one to consider for a child.
Meaning & Origin of Halliday
Meaning: Holy day.
Origin: Scottish/English (surname).
How to Pronounce Halliday
HAL-ih-dayIPA /ˈhælɪdeɪ/
Popularity of Halliday
Halliday 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.
FAQ
What does the name Halliday mean?
Holy day.
How do you pronounce Halliday?
Halliday is pronounced HAL-ih-day (IPA: /ˈhælɪdeɪ/).
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