Huxley

At a Glance: Name: Huxley – Meaning: Hucc's woodland clearing – Origin: English (Old English place name/surname) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: HUKS-lee

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Huxley traces back to an English surname and place name meaning Hucc's woodland clearing, so it carries a real piece of English place-name history rather than a modern invention. It's pronounced HUKS-lee, and it's used as a name for children of any gender. If you like names with roots in an actual location and person's name from English history, Huxley is one to consider.

Meaning & Origin of Huxley

Meaning: Hucc's woodland clearing.

Origin: English (Old English place name/surname).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Huxley

Phonetic: HUKS-lee   IPA: /ˈhʌksli/

Popularity of Huxley

Huxley peaked in 2020 at #537, the year 526 babies were given the name, and has since cooled to #743 in 2024 with 345 babies given the name that year.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 2002–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Huxley mean?

Hucc’s woodland clearing. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Huxley)

How do you pronounce Huxley?

Huxley is pronounced HUKS-lee (IPA: /ˈhʌksli/).

Is Huxley a popular name right now?

Huxley peaked at #537 in 2020 and is ranked #743 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2002–2024.)

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