Hartley
Hartley is an English name meaning 'stag meadow' or 'hart clearing,' derived from the Old English words 'heorot' (hart, or stag) and 'leah' (meadow or clearing). The name conveys a sense of nature and tranquility, often associated with strength and serenity, reflecting someone who is grounded and harmonious with their surroundings.
Key Stats
| Total births | 3,827 |
| Gender | Female (1% / 99%) |
| Peak year | 2025 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1920 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
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Notable People
Hartley Peavey (Founder of Peavey Electronics) · Hartley Sawyer (Actor, known for *The Flash*) · Hartley (Harty) O'Neill (Australian rules footballer) · Hartley B. Alexander (American physician and educator) · Hartley, the character from *The Good Place*
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