Hartley

boyOld English

Hartley is an boy name of Old English origin, meaning “Stag clearing, deer meadow”.

MeaningStag clearing, deer meadow
GenderBoy
OriginOld English
PronunciationHART-lee
TraditionModern & Classic
Used inUnited Kingdom, United States

Meaning and origin of Hartley

Hartley is an English place name and surname from Old English heorot 'hart, stag' and leah 'woodland clearing, meadow'. Several villages in England carry the name, and the surname is known through the novelist L. P. Hartley, author of The Go-Between, and the poet Hartley Coleridge, son of Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Like many surnames it is now used as a first name for boys and sometimes girls.

Is Hartley a religious name?

Hartley is a secular place-name surname with no religious background.

How popular is Hartley?

Uncommon as a first name, appearing occasionally in Britain and the United States.

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Spellings and variants of Hartley

Hartly

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hartley mean?

Hartley means 'Stag clearing, deer meadow'. It is of Old English origin.

Does Hartley have a religious meaning?

Hartley is a secular place-name surname with no religious background.

How do you pronounce Hartley?

Hartley is pronounced HART-lee.

Is Hartley a boy or girl name?

Hartley is usually a boy name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.