Hayley

Hayley is an English surname transferred to given-name use, derived from the place name Hailey in Oxfordshire, England, which comes from Old English heg, meaning hay, and leah, meaning woodland clearing. The name rose to widespread popularity in the English-speaking world largely through the fame of British actress Hayley Mills, who became a prominent child star in the 1960s. Variant spellings include Hailey, Haley, and Hailee, all of which have enjoyed considerable use particularly in the United States and Australia.