Handley - Last Names

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Handley

/ˈhændli/

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Uncommon

Meaning

From the heather clearing or from Hanley

Represents connection to land, ancestral roots, and a sense of place within the English countryside.

Symbolism

Embodies stability, heritage, and a quiet strength derived from natural surroundings and lineage.

Etymology: Derived from Old English 'hant' (heather) and 'lēah' (woodland clearing), meaning 'clearing in the heather'; also associated with places named Hanley or Handley in England.

Style & Origin

traditional
english

Cultural Background

Originating in England, Handley is a locational surname rooted in Old English, historically tied to

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