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I don't know much about this name but as an author I am curious about it. Do any of you wonderful people out there know any Hadleys? If so, what are their full names (first and middle, I mean) and what sorts of nicknames can be used?

We have a very adorable and VERY spunky little girl named Hadley Camille (who we call Haddie most of the time). I have met a couple other mothers of Hadley's and they too would describe their child as sassy, strong willed & liked by others. Besides Haddie, family & friends also call her Hads.

I saw a TV show about child models and there was a boy called Hadley Jack. Everyone just called him Hadley.

Personal experiences with the name Hadley: | Edit

My daughter is named Hadley and we also have heard of a few around town, although most people have never heard of it. We get a ton of positive remarks; only good things. Her full name is Hadley Maryn (Muh-ryn). She has a couple nicknames from us and cousins: Haddles, Haddie and Hadda.

Nicknames for Hadley: | Edit

Haddie/Hattie

Meanings and history of the name Hadley: | Edit

Derived from a place name meaning "heather field" in Old English.

Famous real-life people named Hadley: | Edit

Hadley Freeman, a UK fashion journalist.
(Elizabeth) Hadley Richardson, first wife of author Ernest Hemingway.

Hadley in song, story & screen: | Edit

Hadley Wolfmeyer was a character in the film "The Upside of Anger"
Hadley Hale is a character in the "True Blood" series.