Halley

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Revisions 3. usages AND description are verified
Gender Feminine & Masculine
Usage English, Portuguese (Brazilian)
Pronounced Pron. /ˈhæl.i/(English) /ˈha.lej/(Brazilian Portuguese)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Transferred use of the surname Halley. It peaked in popularity in 1986, when Halley's Comet was last spotted from Earth. It rose again in the US in the mid 1990's when similar-sounding names (like Haley and Hallie) were increasing in popularity.
Added 5/15/2006 by Halley Nevels
Edited 7/6/2024 by navarretedf, Destry, Mike C and more