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Hali

Girl name · 21 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Hali: 21 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 8 births in 2019.

A modern diminutive or spelling variant of names like Hayley or Hailey, Hali ultimately derives from an Old English place name meaning "hay clearing" or "meadow." In some contexts it may also be linked to the Irish name Ailbe or serve as a short form of Harold. The name remains relatively uncommon, though in Scotland it has appeared on birth registers since the 1970s, reflecting the trend for creative -i or -ie endings. Notable bearers include the American actress Hali Berry? No—that is Halle Berry with an 'e', so care is needed. A more accurate association is Hali Astle, a Canadian reality TV personality. No major places bear the name, but it shares its root with hundreds of towns named Hayley or Hailey. A close variant, Halley, connects to Halley's Comet, named after astronomer Edmond Halley—whose surname itself comes from the same source. For parents seeking a familiar yet distinctive alternative to Hayley, Hali offers a concise, modern feel.