Hurley

Hurley is an English first name for boys, derived from a surname of the same name, which in turn is based on a geographical designation. The name can be translated as "the one who comes from the clearing at a bend."

What does the name Hurley mean?

The name Hurley comes from English and is originally a surname that refers to a geographical location. Its meaning is "the one from the clearing at a bend." The etymology traces back to the Old English terms hyrne, meaning "corner," "curve," or "bend," and lēah, meaning "clearing" or "meadow." Additionally, the name could also be derived from the Irish nickname or surname Herlihy, which may translate to "sea flood" or "sailor's yarn."

Where does the name Hurley come from?

The name Hurley has its roots in Old English and Old Irish and means "the one from the clearing at a bend." The Old English components consist of hyrne for "corner," "curve," "bend," and lēah for "clearing," "meadow," while the Old Irish form herlihy can mean "sea flood" or "sailor's yarn." The languages from which Hurley originates are Anglo-American and English.

How do you pronounce Hurley?

Hurley is pronounced as 'Hör-li'.

Popularity

In Germany, Hurley is a rather rare first name. It has never appeared in the German first name charts. In 1936, it reached its best placement in the USA at 917th place. In the last ten years, Hurley has been used as a first name about 140 times there, which places it at 2,813th in the ten-year statistics. From 1930 to 2024, the name ranks 2,038th in the USA.

Famous people

• Hugo "Hurley" Reyes (character in the series Lost)
• Hurley Ramey (American jazz guitarist)