Hemsley

At a Glance: Name: Hemsley – Meaning: surname from Helmsley, a place in North Yorkshire – Origin: English (habitational surname, likely from Helmsley, North Yorkshire) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: HEMZ-lee

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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

Phonetic: HEMZ-lee   IPA: /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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