Hailey?

[Gentlerose30]

My DH really likes the name Hailey Elizabeth. I’m warming to it, what are your thoughts on Hailey? Is the name about these days? Pretty name? Thanks!

I like it

I haven’t heard of any little ones with that name in schools.

Absolutely nothing wrong with it!

I know one Hayley (in her 20ies) - it’s one of those names that can be spelled 4 different ways and she will forever have to spell her name. It’s a nice name though.

Hayley is my preferred spelling but it's a lovely name.

I like it with the spelling Hayley.

I really like it. I only know one, also spelled Hayley.

I knew in my sleep befuddled brain that was spelled differently. I much prefer Hayley (the “proper” way....sorry)

I read that Hayley was the least common way to spell it!? Maybe that’s just in America!

Tbf most names can be spelt a different way, even traditional ones.

I like it but I would give her a more traditional spelling so she doesn’t have to spend her life saying “yes like the weather” so Hayley

Thanks does it flow nicely with siblings Sophie and Lucy?

I really like the name Hayley (I prefer this spelling too). I do think it’s slightly dated, but I find it so pretty, it wouldn’t stop me using it. It's such a cheerful sounding name, and conjures up the image of afternoon sunlight in a countryside scene. It’d be nice to hear of a little baby Hayley. Unusual these days. And it sounds very nice with Elizabeth.

I think it’s Ok, but it doesn’t really have the history and depth of Sophie and Lucy, so I think it’s a pity on that front.

Do you want another one ending with a y sound? Zoe, Chloe, Phoebe, Emily, Cicely...

I would use the Hayley spelling - there's been a few celebs with the name so it will be the spelling most familiar to people (I also think it looks prettier too!)

Hayley is slightly 80's feeling but it's a nice enough name and Hayley Elizabeth sounds good. The only thing I would say is that Sophie and Lucy feel more classic to me - similar names imo would be Amy, Emily, Emma, Charlotte, Alice etc

I'm not keen - agree that it feels a bit 80s, along the same lines as Gemma, Louise, Stephanie etc. How about Hazel? Beautiful name with a similar sound.

Or how about Natalie? I'm trying to think of popular "y/ie" names we had at School - there were Sophie's, Lucy's, Amy's, Emily's, Natalie's but only one Hayley.

It's very 80s and has an entirely different feel to your other names which are far more classic and not dated.

It's a pretty name though. I think Hayley is by far the most commonly recognised spelling in England.

Her nickname may be 'hales' so something to consider.

What nicknames do you use for Sophie and Lucy?

It's ok, but there will be a lifetime of corrected spellings. A bit tough if you're at the end of that.

I like Hayley a lot!

So much nicer than Hallie which you hear more these days. It reminds me of halitosis tbh.

I prefer the Hayley spelling but Hailey is also fine. Don't feel strongly about it.

Go for it! Hailey / Hayley Elizabeth. Really nice.

My best friend is called Hayley it's a lovely name and not overused either it's quite unusual I think

Just seen your other girls names. Yes it goes perfect !

I do like the name but prefer the spelling 'Hayley'. I also think Hayley with a Y, goes better with Lucy and Sophie. I'm not sure why, it's more traditional maybe (in the UK at least).

Thanks for your comments lots to think about! Another option I’m liking is Katie Amelia feel like that goes nicely with Sophie and Lucy? Might be more inkeeping I like the pretty but traditional names!

I like it, it’s pretty. I think I prefer Hailey Elizabeth to Katie Amelia. Hailey Elizabeth just feels like it has a bit more to it somehow. Sophie, Lucy and Hailey sound nice together.

My name is Hayley and iv always loved my name.