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At a Glance
- Meaning
- High clearing
- Origin
- Old English (place name/surname)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- HEN-lee
Henley is an Old English place name and surname that means "high clearing." You'll sometimes see it said to mean "high meadow," but the old word behind it, lēah, more precisely points to a woodland clearing or glade. It's pronounced HEN-lee, and it has a clean, modern, outdoorsy feel with a nature-inspired edge.
Meaning & Origin of Henley
Meaning: High clearing.
Origin: Old English (place name/surname).
A common claim: high meadow Actually: Often said to mean 'high meadow,' but lēah more precisely denotes a woodland clearing/glade rather than a meadow.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Henley
HEN-leeIPA /ˈhɛnli/
Popularity of Henley
Henley peaked at #512 for girls in 2016, when 607 babies were given the name. In 2024 it ranked #956 with 272 babies, so it's less common now than at its height.
Names Like Henley
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FAQ
What does the name Henley mean?
High clearing. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Henley?
Henley is pronounced HEN-lee (IPA: /ˈhɛnli/).
Is Henley a popular name right now?
Henley peaked at #512 in 2016 and is ranked #956 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1912–2024.)
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