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Harley

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. HAHR-lee
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Meaning & History

Derived from a place name meaning "hare clearing", from Old English hara "hare" and leah "woodland, clearing".

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Given Name DescendantsHarlee, Harleigh, Harley(English)

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Entry updated August 26, 2016

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