English Explanatory Dictionary

Halley

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A surname from Irish.

Pronunciation

hăl′ē /ˈhæl.iː/ /ˈhal.iː/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Halley.wav /ˈhæl.i/ /ˈhɛl.iː/ /ˈhal.i/ /ˈha(ː)l.iː/

Word forms

Halley Halleys

Etymology

Two main origins: * Reduced Anglicized form of Irish Ó hAilche (“descendant of Ailche”), a personal name of unclear origin. * Reduced Anglicized form of Irish Ó hÁille (“descendant of Áille”), a byname from áille (“beauty”).

Derived words

Halleyan Halley's Comet Halley's method
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