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    Hadley

    HAD-lee

    English
    Unisex
    Meaning-based name
    Meaning
    Heather field
    Origin
    English
    Is it in the Bible?
    No — the name Hadley does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Heather field", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Hadley.
    First appears in
    Does not appear in the King James text
    Peak US usage
    2000s (0.020% of births), currently rising
    Spiritual meaning
    Hadley speaks of God's gentle provision — the green pastures where He leads His sheep to rest, restore, and flourish.
    Verses on this meaning
    • Psalm 23:2

      "He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters."

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