Halley: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
From a surname, either from an English place name meaning 'hall clearing' or an Irish name of uncertain meaning
Origin
English (Irish)
Gender
Unisex
Pronunciation
HAL-ee

Halley is an English (Irish) unisex name meaning “from a surname, either from an English place name meaning 'hall clearing' or an Irish name of uncertain meaning”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Halley

Meaning: From a surname, either from an English place name meaning 'hall clearing' or an Irish name of uncertain meaning.

Origin: English (Irish).

How to Pronounce Halley

HAL-eeIPA /ˈhæli/

Popularity of Halley

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