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Harlie

Girl name · 89 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Harlie: 89 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 11 births in 2019.

Derived from the Old English *hara* (hare) and *leah* (clearing or meadow), Harlie originally meant “hare’s meadow” and began as a surname before becoming a given name. It shares roots with the better-known spelling Harley, a name famously associated with the Harley-Davidson motorcycle company since the early 1900s. While no widely famous historical figure bears the exact spelling Harlie, the name has grown in popularity as a modern, unisex variant – in Scotland it has been recorded for both boys and girls since the late 20th century. The name also echoes the aristocratic Harley family, who gave their name to London’s Harley Street, long associated with distinguished medical specialists. This soft, approachable spelling lends a contemporary feel to a name still deeply tied to the English countryside.