Hedley

HED-lee
English surname
"heather clearing"

Hedley Origin and Meaning

The name Hedley is a girl's name meaning "heather clearing".

A pretty alternative to Hadley, but perhaps a little too close to sound distinctive. Hedy would be a cool nickname, after legendary actress and inventor Hedy Lamarr.

Famous People Named Hedley

  • Hedley Verity
    English male cricketer
  • Hedley John Woodhouse
    Canadian male jockey
  • Hedley Frederick Davis Sparks
    English male theologian
  • Hedley George "Hazel" Hazelden
    English male test pilot
  • Celeste Headlee
    American public radio host

Hedley in Pop Culture

  • Hedley Lamarr
    male character in film "Blazing Saddles"
  • Hedley
    Canadian Band