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Name Origin

Haley is an English surname of Middle English origin, derived from the Old English words 'heale' meaning 'hay meadow' or 'healthy place' and 'leah' meaning 'woodland clearing' or 'meadow'. It was originally a habitational name for someone who lived near a meadow or woodland clearing. As a given name, Haley gained popularity in the late 20th century, likely due to its soft sound and nature-inspired origin.

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Famous People

Haley Joel Osment (1988-)

Actor

  • Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Sixth Sense (1999)
  • Starred in films such as A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001) and Secondhand Lions (2003)

Haley Reinhart (1990-)

Singer

  • Third-place finalist on the tenth season of American Idol
  • Released successful albums including 'Listen Up!' and 'Better'