What does Hedley mean?

Hedley as a boys' name (also used as girls' name Hedley) is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Hedley is "heather meadow". Surname and place name from hæp lêah.

STARTS/ENDS WITH He-, -ley

ASSOCIATED WITH old english, heather (flower), meadow, surname

Variations

VARIANTS Headleigh, Headley, Headly, Hedly

How popular is Hedley?

Hedley is an uncommonly occurring first name for men but a very prominent last name for both adults and children (#28460 out of 150436, Top 19%). (2000 U.S. CENSUS)

Similar Names

Hedley is pronounced similarly to Hadlea, Hadlee, Hadley and Hadly. Other recommended sound-alike names are Adley, Ardley, Audley, Denley, Dudley▼, Hagley, Hailey, Haley, Halley, Handley, Hanley, Harley▼, Hawley, Hayley, Heder, Heller, Henlea, Henlee, Henley, Hernley, Hervey, Hewney, Hurley, Huxley▲, Kealey, Keeley, Kelley, Kenley, Lesley, Penley, Radley, Redlea, Redley, Redly (see Redley), Ridley, Sealey, Sedgley, Seeley, Smedley, Teddey, Wadley, Webley and Wesley▲. These names tend to be more commonly used than Hedley.