hadley

Pronunciation
HAD-lee

Gender
unisex

Origin

Old English

Ranking

  119 (as of 2023)

Meaning: Heather clearing; Heather meadow; Heather field

Hadley, an English surname-turned-given-name, originally comes from a place name derived from the Old English elements hæddre, meaning "heather," and leah, meaning "meadow." Together, it translates to "heather field." Hadley first appeared in the Social Security Administration's top 1,000 for girl names in 1998 and has now been a top-120 girl's name every year since 2013. It's also the name NFL quarterback Carson Wentz gave his daughter Hadley Jayne, born in 2020.

Famous People Named Hadley

  Hadley Wickham

  A prominent statistician and software developer known for his contributions to data science

  Hadley Fraser

  A talented actor and singer known for his performances in musical theatre

  Hadley Freeman

  A journalist and author known for her insightful writing

  Hadley Barrett

  Famous rodeo announcer known for his contributions to the sport

  Hadley Richardson

  First wife of Ernest Hemingway, known for her influence on his early work

  Hadley Caliman

  Jazz musician known for his saxophone performances

  Hadley Irwin

  Author known for writing young adult novels

  Hadley Rille Books

  Publisher known for science fiction and fantasy literature

  Hadley Palmer

  Entrepreneur known for innovative business ventures

  Hadley Marcom

  Known for contributions to agriculture and farming techniques

Famous Media with people Named Hadley

    Hadley the Hedgehog

    A fictional character known for his adventures in the forest  

    The Hadley Academy for the Improbably Gifted

    A book series about a school for uniquely talented kids  

    Hadley's Hope

    A fictional colony in the 'Aliens' universe  

    Hadley the Happy Hippo

    A children's book character known for spreading joy and happiness  

    Hadley and the Magic Paintbrush

    A story about a young artist who discovers a magical paintbrush  

    Hadley the Hero

    An animated series about a young hero's adventures  

    Hadley's Adventures in Space

    A comic book series about space exploration  

    Hadley's Garden

    A children's show about gardening and nature  

    Hadley's Magical World

    A fantasy book series about a magical realm  

    Hadley's Quest

    A video game where players embark on a quest to save a kingdom