Harley

English

Alternative forms

• Hurley

Etymology

From Old English hær (“rock”) or hara (“hare”) + lēah (“wood, clearing”). Equivalent to hare +‎ -ley (“lea”).

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈhɑɹli/
• Rhymes: -ɑː(ɹ)li

Proper noun

Harley

1. A village and civil parish (served by Cressage, Harley and Sheinton Parish Council) in Shropshire, England (OS grid ref SJ5901).
2. A settlement in Wentworth parish, Rotherham borough, South Yorkshire, England (OS grid ref SK3698).
3. A township in Timiskaming District, north-east Ontario, Canada.
4. A community in Burford, Brant County, Ontario.
5. A habitational surname from Old English from the place names.
6. A unisex given name transferred from the surname.

Derived terms

• Harley Street

Noun

Harley (plural Harleys)

1. A Harley-Davidson motorcycle.