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Hadleigh

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Pronounced HAD-lee /ˈhæd.li/High

Meaning: Heathery meadow; Old English place name spelling of Hadley, from haed (heather) + leah (clearing, meadow)High

In 30 seconds: An alternate spelling of Hadley, the Old English place name meaning 'heathery meadow.' The -leigh ending is one of several phonetically identical spellings (Hadley, Hadleigh, Hadlee) differentiating the same name.

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Origin HighEnglish

MeaningHeathery meadow; Old English place name spelling of Hadley, from haed (heather) + leah (clearing, meadow)

U.S. rank (2025)#1171 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births198 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,463

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Hadleigh is an alternate spelling of Hadley, from Old English haed (heather) and leah (clearing or meadow). Several English villages bear the Hadleigh name, and the surname became common in English-speaking countries.

Hadleigh is a less common spelling variant of Hadley, which itself ranked strongly for girls in the 2010s. Hadleigh ranked #1131 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? Hadley is the maiden name of Ernest Hemingway's first wife, Elizabeth Hadley Richardson (1891–1979) — he called her Hadley and she inspired some of his most lyrical writing in A Farewell to Arms.

Overall data confidence 87%

Behind the Name — Hadley — Old English etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

HadleyHadleeHadlie

Nicknames

HaddieLeigh

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Hadley— the standard spelling of the same name

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Brinley— three-syllable -ley girl name from the same wave

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hadleigh mean?

Hadleigh means 'heathery meadow,' an alternate spelling of Hadley, from Old English haed (heather) and leah (clearing).

How do you pronounce Hadleigh?

It's said HAD-lee — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hadleigh a boy or girl name?

Hadleigh is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Hadleigh?

Hadleigh ranked #1131 for U.S. girls in 2024.