Hadley Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name is particularly favored in states like Wyoming, Oklahoma, and North Dakota, where it ranks within the top 60 names for girls​

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A Deep Dive

Hadley Overview

Meaning

Heather field/meadow

Gender

Girl, Gender-neutral

Origin

English

Etymology

Derived from the Old English words “hǣd” meaning ‘heather’ and “lēah” meaning ‘clearing’​

Pronunciation

/ˈhæd.li/

Popularity

As of 2023, Hadley continues to be a popular choice for girls in the United States, ranking within the top 150 names

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

1 (Pioneering, Independent, Leading)

Name Styles

Modern, Nature-inspired, Gender-Neutral

Associated Traits

Independent, individualistic, ambitious, strong-willed

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

The heather plant, associated with the name Hadley, is believed to bring romance, attraction, good luck, and protection according to Celtic legend​
A Deep Dive

Hadley Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Hadlee, Hadleigh, Hadli, Hadly, Hadlea

Common Nicknames

Hads, Haddy, Lee

Diminutives

Hady, Haddi, Addy

Famous People

  • Hadley Freeman
    (British-American Journalist)
  • Hadley Richardson
    (First Wife of Ernest Hemingway)
  • Hadley Wickham
    (New Zealand Statistician)
  • Hadley Fraser
    (British Actor)
  • Hadley Gamble
    (American Journalist)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Hadley Sullivan
    ("The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight," Novel)
  • Hadley Richardson
    ("The Paris Wife," Novel)
  • Hadley Bishop
    ("Life's a Witch," Novel)
  • Hadley Hale
    ("True Blood," TV Series)
  • Hadley Carter
    ("The Year We Turned Forty," Novel)

Places

  • Hadley City
    (Massachusetts, USA)
  • Hadley Park
    (Tennessee, USA)
  • Hadley Bay
    (Nunavut, Canada)
  • Hadley Street
    (Houston, Texas, USA)
  • Hadley Township
    (Minnesota, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Hadley?

Hadley signifies “heather field” or “heathery meadow.” Those bearing the name Hadley are frequently perceived as grounded and in harmony with nature

What Is the Origin of The Name Hadley?

The name Hadley has English origins, derived from Old English elements “haeth,” meaning “heath,” and “leah,” meaning “clearing” or “meadow.”

Hadley Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Hadley in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#1122021#1122022#1192023
Top 3 Rankings#1002014#1032015#1042018

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Hadley

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023119
(-7 from 2022)
2304
(-233 from 2022)
0.13172
2022112
No change from 2021
2537
(+60 from 2021)
0.14149
2021112
(-1 from 2020)
2477
(+53 from 2020)
0.13826
2020111
(+1 from 2019)
2424
(-148 from 2019)
0.13713
2019112
(-8 from 2018)
2572
(-299 from 2018)
0.14017
2018104
(+8 from 2017)
2871
(+162 from 2017)
0.15438
2017112
(-4 from 2016)
2709
(-179 from 2016)
0.14340
2016108
(-5 from 2015)
2888
(-87 from 2015)
0.14918
2015103
(-3 from 2014)
2975
(-40 from 2014)
0.15250
2014100
(+10 from 2013)
3015
(+186 from 2013)
0.15412
2013110
(+20 from 2012)
2829
(+410 from 2012)
0.14676
2012130
(+48 from 2011)
2419
(+660 from 2011)
0.12472
2011178
(+39 from 2010)
1759
(+320 from 2010)
0.09078
2010217
(+148 from 2009)
1439
(+552 from 2009)
0.07339
2009365
(+54 from 2008)
887
(+118 from 2008)
0.04380
2008419
(+50 from 2007)
769
(+82 from 2007)
0.03692
2007469
(+25 from 2006)
687
(+67 from 2006)
0.03246
2006494
(+130 from 2005)
620
(+170 from 2005)
0.02966
2005624
(+68 from 2004)
450
(+58 from 2004)
0.02217
2004692
(+10 from 2003)
392
(+19 from 2003)
0.01943
2003702
(+171 from 2002)
373
(+111 from 2002)
0.01859
2002873
(-18 from 2001)
262
(-4 from 2001)
0.01327
2001855
(+64 from 2000)
266
(+31 from 2000)
0.01343
2000919
(+109 from 1999)
235
(+37 from 1999)
0.01178
19991028
(-63 from 1998)
198
(-14 from 1998)
0.01017
1998965
(+204 from 1997)
212
(+55 from 1997)
0.01094
19971169
(+225 from 1996)
157
(+38 from 1996)
0.00822
19961394
(+128 from 1995)
119
(+17 from 1995)
0.00621
19951522
(-165 from 1994)
102
(-21 from 1994)
0.00531
19941357
(+283 from 1993)
123
(+31 from 1993)
0.00631
19931640
(+142 from 1992)
92
(+11 from 1992)
0.00467
19921782
(+310 from 1991)
81
(+17 from 1991)
0.00404
19912092
(+310 from 1990)
64
(+13 from 1990)
0.00315
19902402
(-98 from 1989)
51
No change from 1989
0.00248
19892304
(+499 from 1988)
51
(+14 from 1988)
0.00256
19882803
(-80 from 1987)
37
(+1 from 1987)
0.00192
19872723
(-211 from 1986)
36
(-3 from 1986)
0.00192
19862512
(+1108 from 1985)
39
(+16 from 1985)
0.00211
19853620
(-890 from 1984)
23
(-10 from 1984)
0.00125
19842730
(-71 from 1983)
33
No change from 1983
0.00183
19832659
(+111 from 1982)
33
No change from 1982
0.00184
19822770
(+295 from 1981)
33
(+5 from 1981)
0.00182
19813065
(-63 from 1980)
28
(-1 from 1980)
0.00157
19803002
(-5 from 1979)
29
(+1 from 1979)
0.00163
19792997
(+515 from 1978)
28
(+7 from 1978)
0.00162
19783512
(+400 from 1977)
21
(+3 from 1977)
0.00128
19773912
(-817 from 1976)
18
(-5 from 1976)
0.00109
19763095
(+60 from 1975)
23
(+1 from 1975)
0.00146
19753155
(+403 from 1974)
22
(+4 from 1974)
0.00141
19743558
(-325 from 1973)
18
(-2 from 1973)
0.00115
19733233
(+43 from 1972)
20
(+1 from 1972)
0.00129
19723276
(+1859 from 1971)
19
(+9 from 1971)
0.00118
19715135
(-886 from 1970)
10
(-3 from 1970)
0.00057
19704249
(+474 from 1969)
13
(+3 from 1969)
0.00071
19694723
(+1524 from 1968)
10
(+4 from 1968)
0.00057
19686247
(-205 from 1967)
6
No change from 1967
0.00035
19676042
(-1176 from 1966)
6
(-2 from 1966)
0.00035
19664866
(+946 from 1965)
8
(+2 from 1965)
0.00046
19655812
(-338 from 1964)
6
(-1 from 1964)
0.00033
19645474
First SSA data recorded
7
First SSA data recorded
0.00036
19630
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19620
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19610
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0
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0.0000
19600
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0
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0.0000
19590
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0
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0.0000
19580
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0
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0.0000
19570
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0
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0.0000
19560
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0
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0.0000
19550
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0
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0.0000
19540
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0
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0.0000
19530
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0
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0.0000
19520
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0
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0.0000
19510
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0
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0.0000
19500
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0
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0.0000
19490
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0.0000
19480
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0
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0.0000
19470
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19460
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19450
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19440
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19430
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19420
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19410
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19400
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19390
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19380
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19370
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19360
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19350
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19340
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19330
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19320
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19310
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19300
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19290
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19280
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19270
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19260
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19250
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19230
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19220
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19210
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19200
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19190
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19180
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19170
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19160
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19150
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19140
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19130
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19120
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19110
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19100
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19090
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19080
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19070
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19060
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19050
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19040
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19030
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19020
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19010
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19000
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18990
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18980
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18960
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18860
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18840
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18810
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18800
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American States Popularity Rankings for Hadley

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1692021#1492022#1722023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#692021#852022#732023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#602021#572022#642023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#522021#582022#462023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#3382021#5232022#4492023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#532021#572022#612023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1002021#842022#992023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1072021#962022#1132023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1202021#1142022#2152023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1042021#872022#1792023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1272021#702022#772023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#402021#532022#722023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2302021#1942022#2352023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#562021#492022#562023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1272021#862022#1132023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#682021#972022#832023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#612021#452022#352023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#382021#862022#832023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3022021#3432022#2712023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#732021#612022#832023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1132021#1362022#1392023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#932021#462022#792023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#352021#592022#352023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#482021#282022#432023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1322021#1072022#1222023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#382021#442022#712023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#952021#942022#942023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#452021#372022#432023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1092021#1082022#902023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#1202021#1302022#1832023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1642021#1842022#2122023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1962021#2142022#1892023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1012021#452022#452023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#712021#812022#832023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#252021#222022#232023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1182021#962022#862023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3402021#3212022#2722023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#492021#692022#502023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#202021#742022#182023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#262021#252022#332023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#752021#702022#892023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#522021#442022#622023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2792021#3332022#2682023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#342021#842022#202023

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#772021#212022#862023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1122021#1152022#1852023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2622019#1562020#2862023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1302018#552020#1442021

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1572019#332021#802022

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2392018#2212021#1932022

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2472014

Popularity Rankings for Hadley in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1772021#1942022#1352023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3922021

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4852021#4182022

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#4182022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#7002020

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#9362018#9282020

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Hadley a Name for Boys or Girls?

Hadley is used for both boys and girls. Its nature-inspired meaning and modern sound make it a versatile name suitable for any child.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Hadley

Hadley in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Hadley Freeman (Journalist, born 1978): A British-American journalist known for her work with The Guardian and her books on popular culture.
  • Hadley Richardson (First Wife of Ernest Hemingway, 1891–1979): An American who was the first wife of the famous author Ernest Hemingway.
  • Hadley Wickham (Statistician, born 1979): A New Zealand statistician and computer scientist noted for his contributions to the R programming language and data science.
  • Hadley Fraser (Actor, born 1980): A British stage actor and singer recognized for his performances in West End productions.
  • Hadley Gamble (Journalist, born 1982): An American journalist and anchor for CNBC, covering global business news.
  • Hadley Sullivan ("The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight," 2013 Novel by Jennifer E. Smith): A romantic story about Hadley, who meets a boy named Oliver on a flight to London.
  • Hadley Richardson ("The Paris Wife," 2011 Novel by Paula McLain): A historical fiction novel about Hadley Richardson, the first wife of Ernest Hemingway, and their life in Paris during the 1920s.
  • Hadley Bishop ("Life's a Witch," 2012 Novel by Brittany Geragotelis): A young witch navigating high school while dealing with her supernatural powers and lineage.
  • Hadley Hale ("True Blood," 2008 TV Series): A cousin of Sookie Stackhouse with a complicated past and connections to the vampire world.
  • Hadley Carter ("The Year We Turned Forty," 2016 Novel by Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke): A novel about three friends, including Hadley, who get the chance to relive the year they turned forty.
  • Hadley Winslow ("Hadley's Haunting," 2021 Film): A horror film about Hadley Winslow, a woman who moves into a haunted house and uncovers its dark secrets.
  • Hadley ("Hadley's Secret," 2015 TV Series): A drama series following Hadley, a woman with a hidden past that comes to light.
  • Hadley Green ("Secrets of Hadley Green," 2013 Novel Series by Julia London): A historical romance series set in the English countryside, focusing on the mysteries and scandals of Hadley Green.
  • Hadley Douglas ("Hadley's Choice," 2018 Children's Book): A heartwarming story about a young girl named Hadley who learns the importance of making choices and taking responsibility.
  • Hadley Moore ("Hadley's Adventure," 2017 Animated Film): An animated adventure about Hadley Moore, a young girl who embarks on a quest to save her village from a looming threat.
  • Hadley City (Massachusetts, USA): A historic town in Massachusetts, known for its agricultural heritage and scenic beauty.
  • Hadley Park (Tennessee, USA): A popular park in Nashville featuring sports facilities, playgrounds, and community events.
  • Hadley River (Alaska, USA): A river in Alaska offering opportunities for fishing and wildlife observation.
  • Hadley Bay (Nunavut, Canada): A bay in Nunavut known for its icy waters and remote location.
  • Hadley Street (Houston, Texas, USA): A notable street in Houston lined with historic buildings and modern amenities.
  • Hadley Township (Minnesota, USA): A rural township in Minnesota characterized by its farming communities and open landscapes.
  • Hadley Mountain (New York, USA): A mountain in the Adirondacks offering hiking trails and scenic vistas.

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