Henley

Meaning high meadow
Origin English, Modern
Gender gender neutral
Opposite gender Henley
Popularity Moderate
Length 6
Syllables 2
Syllabification Hen-ley

About Henley

Henley captures that enviable sweet spot between traditional and trendy, offering preppy charm without excessive formality. This English surname-turned-first-name evokes images of rowing regattas and summer garden parties, carrying an upper-class British sensibility that translates surprisingly well across cultures. The -ley ending provides a softer touch to what might otherwise feel too masculine or rigid, creating perfect balance. Henley sounds like someone who excels at whatever they attempt—academics, athletics, or arts—with natural ease rather than obvious effort. It's distinctive enough to avoid classroom confusion yet familiar enough that people won't struggle with pronunciation or spelling. The name has gentle sophistication that ages beautifully, working equally well for a kindergartener learning ABCs or a graduate student defending their thesis. Parents drawn to Henley often appreciate classic style with contemporary sensibilities.

Variations of Name Henley

Henleigh
Henlie
Henli
Henly
Henlea
Henlee
Hennly
Hennli
Hennlie

Nicknames for Henley

Hen
Lee
Henny
Len
H
Henley

Famous People Named Henley

Henley GlapionAmerican football player
Henley HawkinsBritish actor
Henley WingAustralian politician
Henley MatlalaSouth African musician
Henley WeikAmerican artist
Henley HobsonCanadian author
Henley MewsBritish journalist
Henley BrysonAmerican entrepreneur
Henley LiuChinese film director
Henley YuenHong Kong singer
Henley RoppoloItalian chef
Henley HayAustralian dancer
Henley BurenDutch musician
Henley BatesCanadian actor
Henley AllredAmerican scientist
Henley BradenBritish historian
Henley LandrumAmerican poet
Henley PascoeAustralian swimmer
Henley SmitSouth African rugby player
Henley O'SullivanIrish playwright

Characters Named Henley

Henley Archerfrom the novel "The Henley Code"
Henley Blakefrom the TV series "Darkwood"
Henley Blackwoodfrom the movie "Midnight Mysteries"
Henley Creedfrom the novel "The Secret of Henley Manor"
Henley Flintfrom the TV series "Riverdale"
Henley Fosterfrom the movie "The Henley Affair"
Henley Gravesfrom the novel "The Henley Heist"
Henley Holtfrom the TV series "Stranger Things"
Henley Knightfrom the movie "Henley's Gambit"
Henley Masonfrom the novel "Henley's Legacy"
Henley Mercerfrom the TV series "The Henley Chronicles"
Henley Pagefrom the movie "Henley's Pursuit"
Henley Quinnfrom the novel "The Henley Enigma"
Henley Reedfrom the TV series "Supernatural"
Henley Stonefrom the movie "The Henley Conspiracy"
Henley Thompsonfrom the novel "Henley's Destiny"
Henley Vaughnfrom the TV series "Henley's Creek"
Henley Walkerfrom the movie "The Henley Identity"
Henley Yorkfrom the novel "The Henley Revelation"
Henley Zanefrom the TV series "Henley's Crossing"

Other Popular Names Beginning with H

Hazen
Hardy
Hassan
Hayes
Hans
Harris
Honor
Holt
Heber
Hamza