| Meaning | hedge, enclosure |
| Origin | English, Modern |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Hayes |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Syllabification | Hayes |
About Hayes
Hayes challenges traditional feminine naming with a bold, contemporary choice that speaks to modern parenting values. This surname-as-first-name trend reflects a desire for strength and uniqueness in girls' names, moving beyond traditionally delicate options. The single syllable provides directness and authority, qualities increasingly valued in women's professional and personal lives. Hayes suggests independence and capability, perfect for parents raising daughters to be fearless and self-reliant. The name's unisex quality doesn't diminish femininity—rather, it expands possibilities. It pairs wonderfully with more traditionally feminine middle names for those seeking balance, or stands confidently alone. Hayes represents a progressive naming choice that acknowledges girls can be anything they aspire to become, unencumbered by limiting expectations.
Nicknames for Hayes
| Hay |
| Hayz |
| Hazie |
Famous People Named Hayes
| Hayes MacArthur | Actress |
| Hayes Davenport | Writer and Comedian |
| Hayes Grier | Social Media Personality |
| Hayes Alba Warren | Daughter of Jessica Alba |
| Hayes Robbins | Daughter of Poppy Harlow |
| Hayes Logan Costner | Daughter of Kevin Costner |
| Hayes Rutherford Hemsworth | Daughter of Chris Hemsworth |
| Hayes Grace Becker | Daughter of Shannyn Sossamon |
| Hayes Hargrove | Actress |
| Hayes Bishop | Daughter of Elon Musk |
| Hayes Taj | Daughter of Dev Patel |
| Hayes Morrison | Character from TV show "Murphy Brown" |
| Hayes Dupree | Character from movie "The Family Stone" |
| Hayes Whitfield | Character from movie "Must Love Dogs" |
Characters Named Hayes
| Hayes Morrison | TV show character - "Conviction" |
| Hayes Flynn | Book character - "The Time of My Life" by Cecelia Ahern |
| Hayes Campbell | Book character - "A Beautiful Funeral" by Jamie McGuire |
| Hayes Radley | Book character - "A Redbird Christmas" by Fannie Flagg |
| Hayes Brindle | Book character - "Letters to the Lost" by Brigid Kemmerer |
| Hayes Grier | TV show character - "Nashville" |
| Hayes Whitley | TV show character - "Switched at Birth" |
| Hayes Greenfield | Book character - "Prom Queen" by Katie Heaney |
| Hayes Mitchell | TV show character - "Pretty Little Liars - The Perfectionists" |
| Hayes Tanner | Book character - "A Wolf's Tale" by Laura Greenwood |