name
Hailey
HAY-lee
name
1
A feminine given name, a common spelling variant of Hayley.
"They named the baby Hailey after her great-aunt."
2
A surname of Old English origin.
"His full name is James Hailey."
How to Use Hailey
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA popular girl's first name, also used as a surname; spelled several ways (Hailey, Haley, Hayley).
Word Forms
Haileys plural
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Etymology
From Old English words meaning "hay" and "clearing" — literally a meadow cleared for hay.