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Harley

Harley

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A family name or first name for people
  • proper noun
  • /ˈhɑrli/
translation icon : Harley
  • So we have a baby boy called Harley and he's a joy.
  • Harley collected
  • Harley's essays
  • Dr. Harley

So we have a baby boy called Harley and he's a joy.

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Examples

  • Our guest was Harley Morenstein of Epic Meal Time.

  • Thanks a lot, Harley, I'll see you later.

  • My name is Harley, secretary to the president.

  • "You used to be a sensible guy," Harley said after a pause.

    Fiction book (1994)
  • Gary took a deep breath, nodded to Harley, then went to knock on the bathroom door.

    Fiction book (1994)
  • "The news is not good," Harley said as he cradled the handset.

    Fiction book (1994)
  • And here with me today is celebrity fitness trainer Harley Pasternak.

  • I have a special edition today with the man, the myth, the legend, Harley, who's president of Shopify.

  • My name is Harley, secretary to the president.

  • Thanks a lot, Harley, I'll see you later.

Compounds

A street in central London known for many private doctors' offices

Surface Forms

Harley main

Etymology

Harley was originally a place and family name from old English words hara ('hare') and leah ('clearing' or 'wood'), meaning a 'hare's clearing'. That's why Harley is used today as a surname and also as a personal name.