Hadley

Girl's name

Hadley is an English surname turned given name. It originated from a place name meaning "heather field" or "heather meadow."

Meaning Heather field
Origin English
U.S. births in 2023 2,380
Peak year 2014

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Hadley Richardson - Ernest Hemingway's first wife.
  • Hadley Freeman - British journalist and author.
  • Hadley Wickham - Statistician known for R programming.
  • Hadley Delany - Actress known for "Louie" TV series.
  • Hadley Fraser - British actor and singer.
  • Hadley Robinson - Actress in "Moxie" and "Utopia."
  • Hadley Miller - Voice actress in "Frozen II."
  • Hadley Meares - Writer and historian.
  • Hadley Grommet - Character in "The Polar Express" book.
  • Hadley Klein - Actress in "The Last Ship" TV series.

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