Olivia Chen

By Olivia Chen
Historical Naming Consultant

Updated on September 02, 2024

Heatherly

US Popularity Rank: 11683

Origin: British

Meaning: Hawthorn; Woodland clearing

Heatherly is a beautiful, feminine name originating from Anglo-Saxon Britain. Most commonly used as a habitational surname, particularly around the regions of Devon, Gloucestershire, and Dorset, you cannot deny the charm of Heatherly as a given name. Potentially deriving from the old English terms heag-thorn and leah, this name holds the meaning “hawthorn” and “woodland clearing.” It could also be considered a variation of the popular name Heather, associated with the striking flowering plant.