Happy Birthday Hadley Personalized Card
– Happy birthday to you Hadley! I wish you a very special day, sending this Happy Birthday Hadley personalized card to you. Dear Hadley, I wish you a bright and beautiful day on your special day. This named card was specially designed for Hadley’s birthday.
Hadley Given Name Meaning & History
GENDER: Feminine & Masculine, USAGE: English, PRONOUNCED: HAD-lee. From an English surname which was derived from a place name meaning “heather field” in Old English. Origin English: From the heath or heather-covered meadow; a surname now used as a given name. The name Hadley is the transferred use of an Anglo-Saxon surname originating as a place name. The name is derived from the Olde English words “hǣd” meaning ‘heather’ and “lēah” meaning ‘clearing’ to denote the features of the particular landscape. The flowering heather plant originated in Scotland and according to Celtic legend, God asked the heather to cover the barren, open spaces of the Scottish highlands. In reward, God gave the heather a few gifts. For one, the strength of the oak tree (the bark of the heather is the strongest of any tree or shrub in the world). Next, he gave heather the fragrance of the honeysuckle (heather is used to perfume soaps and potpourri). Finally, God gave the heather the sweetness of the rose (heather is one of the bees’ favorite flowers).
The ancient Celts believed the heather plant provided romance and attraction, as well as good luck and protection. Hadley could also be derived from the nickname “Hadda” meaning ‘hardy, strong’. This surname first appeared on the rolls of England in the 12th century. As a given name, Hadley developed mainly in the United States as a female name. — Hadley originates in the English language and means “meadow of heathers”. It was derived from an Old English surname and as a surname functions until now. It can be used as both feminine and masculine gave names, but it is more popular for girls. It is also the name of several places in the United States. Famous Hadleys: Hadley Delany – actress, Hadley Fraser – actor.
