Haley (surname)
Haley /ˈheɪli/ is an English surname. It is based on a place name derived from Old English heg "hay" and leah "clearing or meadow",
| Pronunciation | ˈheɪli |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | English or Irish |
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Old English / Old Norse |
| Meaning | "hay clearing" or Ingenious |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Hailey, Hayley, Healy, Hailie, Hayleigh |
The surname Haley was found in County Sligo (Irish: Sligeach), in the province of Connacht in Northwestern Ireland, where they held a family seat from ancient times. The original form of Haley is O hEalaighthe, which is derived from the word "ealadhach," which means "ingenious." Another Gaelic form of the surname is O hEilidhe, which is derived from the word "eilidhe," which means "claimant".
Variant spellings include Heily, Hailey, Hayley, and Healy. The given name Hayley (which has many variant spellings) was derived from it. The family name Haley is also a variant spelling of the anglicized Irish Healy (surname).