Adley

At a Glance

Meaning

Heath clearing (Old English hæð 'heath' + lēah 'clearing'); as a variant of the surname/place-name Hadley

Origin

English (surname, possibly a variant of Hadley)

Gender

Neutral

Pronunciation

AD-leeListen

Adley is a gender-neutral name, pronounced AD-lee, with a clean, modern, bold feel. You may have come across the claim that it means "noble," but that isn't supported by the name's history — Adley is more likely a variant of the English surname Hadley, built from Old English words for "heath" and "clearing." So the sense behind it is closer to "heath clearing."

Meaning & Origin of Adley

Meaning: Heath clearing (Old English hæð 'heath' + lēah 'clearing'); as a variant of the surname/place-name Hadley.

Origin: English (surname, possibly a variant of Hadley).

A common claim: Adley is often said to mean 'noble' or 'noble one' Actually: Wiktionary links Adley to Hadley, meaning roughly 'heath clearing' (Old English hæð 'heath' + lēah 'clearing') — not 'noble.'

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Adley

Popularity of Adley

Adley hit its peak in 2021, ranking #510 with 610 babies given the name that year; by 2024 it had cooled to #668, with 430 babies.

Names Like Adley

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FAQ

What does the name Adley mean?

Heath clearing (Old English hæð ‘heath’ + lēah ‘clearing’); as a variant of the surname/place-name Hadley. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Adley?

Adley is pronounced AD-lee (IPA: /ˈædli/).

Is Adley a popular name right now?

Adley peaked at #510 in 2021 and is ranked #668 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1918–2024.)

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