Hedley?

[Ruthie32]

Has anyone ever come across a Hedley? It was the name of a boy in a book we read and OH really likes it but I'm not convinced at all. It was shorted to Hed in the book

Great Thistles think alike obviously!

Wow, I'm quite shocked at some of the replies!
I completely understand that I asked the question and so invited opinion but still....

When I do have a name I like, don't think I'll ask what you think

I quite like it. And I'm quite surprised by the strength of feeling in some of the responses!

It does remind me of Hedley Byrne v Heller, though (a case taught at law school on the thrilling topic of economic loss). If I knew someone called that the continuous reminder of the case might not be all that welcome...

DesertOrchid, from way back down the thread, I know him too! I went to college with him. Assuming it's the same trumpet playing Hedley. His name always reminded me of cigarettes, though.

v poor. don't do it

Better to have a straw poll now than when a child is being teased though...

I don't really like it, it sounds like a brand name you might find in sports direct.

I have no strong opinions one way or the other - but I too went straight to 'Not Hedy, HEDLEY'....

Very old thread but one of my twins has the middle name Hedley the same as my mums dad. Not s clue where it came from

Just to say I have a twin boy called Hedley (14 month). He's named after his great granddad, a very special man. I love the name, its a good strong Yorkshire name (meaning heather clearing) and I'm very proud my beautiful little boy carries it. To all of you who would 'stare at me very hard', who do you think you are? We wanted something different and although we liked the Archie and Alffie type names they're so common, they will become the Wayne and Steves of their generation. Nuff said! PS. His brother is called Amos... have a go if you like!

I thought Wuthering Heights too, but I think that was Hareton and Hindley. It sounds very Yorkshire for some reason.

Bougaloo Why did you bump a 5-year-old thread just to start an argument?

Personally, I wouldn't. I think of it as a surname. Also, shortening to "Hed" might create some issues!

Only as a surname, not a given name.

Reminds me of Hedley Grange; the mansion that a lot of bands, like Led Zeppelin, recorded at in the 70s.

Cool connection, but not a cool name.

Hadley is better. Although, Hadley's a girl's name.

I knew a Hedley years ago. He sold ketamine (not how I knew him).

Hadley is better.

Hadleigh (same sound) is a town in Essex.