The name haley, of english origin, carries a sense of purity and serenity, as it means Ò€œfrom the hay clearing. Ò€ with its neutral gender quality, the name haley is suitable for both boys and girls, making Ò€¦ Haley (pronounced / Γ«Λ†heΓ©Βͺli /) is an english given name, which may be either male or female. It is derived from the english surname haley, which in turn was based on an old english toponym, a compound Ò€¦