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Boy/GirlPronounced American English /ˈhɑɹ.li/; British English /ˈhɑː.li/

Harley

From an English surname that was derived from a place name, itself from Old English hara "hare" or hær "rock, heap of stones" and leah "woodland, clearing".

Quick answer

Harley is a boy/girl name.

Pronunciation: American English /ˈhɑɹ.li/; British English /ˈhɑː.li/.

GenderBoy/Girl
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈhɑɹ.li/; British English /ˈhɑː.li/

Meaning and history

From an English surname that was derived from a place name, itself from Old English hara "hare" or hær "rock, heap of stones" and leah "woodland, clearing". An American name for boys since the 19th century, it began to be used for girls after a character with the name began appearing on the soap opera Guiding Light in 1987.

Notes and context

Usage: english