| Meaning | heroine |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Hal-ley |
Halley sparkles with celestial wonder and scientific curiosity. This name evokes images of night skies and cosmic phenomena, perfect for parents who look upward with awe and forward with hope. It carries an intelligent, thoughtful quality while remaining playful and light. The double-l gives it visual interest on paper, while its pronunciation is straightforward and friendly.
Halley suits adventurous spirits and thoughtful souls alike, offering flexibility as your daughter grows and discovers herself. The name's associations with exploration and discovery make it ideal for families who value knowledge, curiosity, and the courage to venture into unknown territories. It's uncommon enough to feel special yet recognizable enough to avoid constant explanations.
| Hal |
| Lee |
| Hallie |
| Hally |
| Ley |
| Halley Berry | actress |
| Halley Feiffer | actress/playwright |
| Halley Grimes | professional golfer |
| Halley Boyle | Olympic diver |
| Halley Cianfarini | singer-songwriter |
| Halley Wegryn Gross | writer |
| Halley Pacheco de Oliveira | volleyball player |
| Halley Suitt Tucker | blogger/entrepreneur |
| Halley Bondy | journalist/author |
| Halley Elefante | fashion designer |
| Halley Ramos | choreographer |
| Halley Brisker | actress |
| Halley Faust | entrepreneur |
| Halley Buchwald | psychotherapist/author |
| Halley Dean | singer-songwriter |
| Halley Elwell | visual artist |
| Halley McCarthy | actress |
| Halley Gross | writer/producer |
| Halley Shaw | journalist |
| Halley Cornell | athlete |
| Halley Robertson | from the movie "The Truth About Cats & Dogs" |
| Halley Tucker | from the TV show "New Girl" |
| Halley McCall | from the TV show "Teen Wolf" |
| Halley Wolowitz | from the TV show "The Big Bang Theory" |
| Halley Harding | from the book "Lock and Key" by Sarah Dessen |
| Halley Ferrell | from the movie "Gracie's Choice" |
| Halley Glace | from the video game "Suikoden IV" |
| Halley DeWitt | from the book "The Eye of Minds" by James Dashner |
| Halley Brandon | from the book "What Happened to Goodbye" by Sarah Dessen |
| Halley Akhtar | from the TV show "The Mindy Project" |
| Halley Martin | from the book "Someone Like You" by Sarah Dessen |
| Halley Harlow | from the book "Between Here and Forever" by Elizabeth Scott |
| Halley Smith | from the book "Keeping the Moon" by Sarah Dessen |
| Halley Forsythe | from the TV show "Private Practice" |
| Halley Simmons | from the TV show "The West Wing" |