Hayley

Hayley is an English surname turned given name, derived from a place name meaning hay clearing or hay meadow in Old English, combining hæg, meaning hay, with leah, meaning woodland clearing or meadow. It came into widespread use as a feminine given name largely through the influence of British actress Hayley Mills, who rose to fame in the 1960s. The spelling variants Haley, Hailey, and Hayleigh are all in common use, particularly in English-speaking countries.