English · Boy name
Hayes
“hedged area”
About the name Hayes
Hayes is a boy’s name derived from the Old English word haeg, meaning ‘hedge’ or ‘enclosure’, and so interpreted as ‘hedged area’. It began as a place name found in several English counties and became a surname. In Ireland the surname also represents Gaelic Ó hAodha. A notable bearer is Rutherford B. Hayes, who was the nineteenth President of the United States. The surname is also borne by Helen Hayes, an American actress. Hays and Hay are related forms.
- Meaning
- hedged area
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- HAYZ(1 syl.)
Middle names for Hayes
- Hayes Alexander
- Hayes James
- Hayes Michael
- Hayes Thomas
- Hayes Eli
Questions about Hayes
- What does Hayes mean?
- Hayes is an English name meaning "hedged area".
- How do you pronounce Hayes?
- Hayes is pronounced HAYZ, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Hayes?
- Variants of Hayes include Hayse, Hays.
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