List of English Baby Names Meanings

Halle

(HAL-ee)

Halle is one of those names often confused with Hailey, although Halle is more commonly pronounced HAL-ee as opposed to HAY-lee. Halle has two possible etymologies. For one, it may have been derived from a Nordic masculine name Halli which is a diminutive of the Old Norse element “hallr” meaning "rock".

Meaning: As solid as a rock Origin: English

Halleigh

A submission from Texas, United States says the name Halleigh means "Hall near the meadow" and is of English origin.

Meaning: From the hall near the meadow Origin: English

Halley

(HA-lee)

Halley is a surname of English origin, meaning: one who lived at, or near the hall in the grove or open place in a wood. The derivation is probably from the Olde English pre 7th Century use of Old English heall 'hall', 'large house' + leah 'woodland clearing'. following enforced land clearances.

Meaning: From the field of hay Origin: English

Halli

Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Halli.

Meaning: From the hall near the meadow Origin: English

Halsey

(HAHL-see)

Halsey Name Meaning. English: habitational name of uncertain origin. The surname is common in London, and may be derived from Alsa (formerly Assey) in Stanstead Mountfitchet, Essex (recorded as Alsiesheye in 1268).

Meaning: Hall's island Origin: English

Hampton

(HAMP-tən)

Hampton Name Meaning. English and Scottish: habitational name from any of the numerous places called Hampton, including the cities of Southampton and Northampton (both of which were originally simply Hamtun).

Meaning: A town in england Origin: English

Hanley

Irish: shortened form of O'Hanley, an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó hÁinle 'descendant of Áinle', a personal name meaning 'champion'. This is the name of a ruling family in Connacht; it is now common in southern Ireland. English: habitational name from any of various places, such as Handley in Cheshire, Derbyshire.

Meaning: High meadow Origin: English

Harlan

(HAHR-lən)

From a surname which was from a place name meaning "hare land" in Old English. In America it has sometimes been given in honour of Supreme Court justice John Marshall Harlan (1833-1911).

Meaning: Hare's land, army land Origin: English

Harlee

Harlee Girl's name meaning, origin, and popularity.

Meaning: A form of harley Origin: English

Harlene

What Does Name "Harlene" Mean. You attract success and money. You desire to inspire and lead, to control other's affairs. You are giving, courageous and bold, action oriented,energetic and strong willed.

Meaning: A form of harley Origin: English