Hadley
Meaning of Hadley
Hadley is a charming female name of Old English origin, meaning "heather field." A pronounced as HAD-lee (/'hædli/), it carries with it a sense of rustic elegance and sophistication. The variation, Haddie, adds an extra touch of cuteness to this already endearing name. Hadley has grown in popularity over the years in the United States, becoming a more common choice for newborns. In recent years, it has consistently ranked within the top 200 names for baby girls. From its humble beginnings in the 1960s and 70s where it ranked in the thousands, Hadley has truly made a mark as a favored choice among parents, reaching its peak rank of 100 in 2014. The rise in use of this name may be associated with its natural charm and timeless appeal that makes it perfect for a beloved little girl.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as HAD-lee (/'hædli/)
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Notable People Named Hadley
| Elizabeth Hadley Richardson was the first wife of American author Ernest Hemingway and a part of the expatriate literary circle in Paris during the 1920s. |
| Hadley Clare Freeman is an American British journalist known for her work with The Sunday Times and The Guardian. |
| Hadley Alexander Wickham is a prominent New Zealand statistician recognized for his contributions to open-source software in the R statistical programming environment, including the development of ggplot2 and the tidyverse. |
| Hadley Fraser - Robert Hugh "Hadley" Fraser is an accomplished English actor and singer, known for his roles in Les Misérables and The Pirate Queen. |
| Hadley Caliman was an American jazz saxophone and flute player. |
| Hadley Delany is a former American child actress known for her role as Lilly on the television series Louie from 2010 to 2015. |
| Hadley Robinson is an American actress known for her roles in Little Women, Utopia, and Moxie. |
