Hailey
village · Hertfordshire
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · historical forms · name elements
The name Hailey likely derives from Old English, meaning 'hay meadow' or 'grazing land'. It refers to a place characterized by open fields used for hay production or animal grazing.
Word origins
- Hailey
- Old EnglishAttestedhay meadow(from hæg "enclosure, hedge", lēah "woodland clearing, meadow")
Historical forms
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