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Hayes

Hayes is a gender-neutral name with British origin meaning “hedged area”. Hayes is a unique first name in Western Europe and a common surname throughout Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. You might recognize Hall of Famer, Elvin Hayes, who was named one of the greatest players in NBA history. Now, Elvin Hayes may be retired, but the former Washington Wizard’s ambition and hard work on and off the court makes this name one to watch. Picking the name Hayes will give baby ample inspiration to lean on throughout life, no matter what direction they choose.
British Unisex
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Meaning

Hedged area

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Pronunciation

heyz

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  • Sophisticated
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Compatibility

Hayes pairs well with traditional or modern sibling names. It also works as a strong and stylish middle name choice. This name fits in well with both classic and contemporary naming styles.

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Hayes Alvis

Hayes Alvis

Musician

Born: January 28, 1907 · Leesville, South Carolina, USA

Portrait of Hayes Carll

Hayes Carll

Musician

Born: January 9, 1976 · Houston, Texas, USA

Portrait of Hayes Grier

Hayes Grier

Internet Personality

Born: June 8, 2000 · Mooresville, North Carolina, USA

Portrait of Hayes MacArthur

Hayes MacArthur

Actor

Born: April 16, 1977 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

Portrait of Hayes McMullan

Hayes McMullan

Musician

Born: January 30, 1902 · Water Valley, Mississippi, USA

Portrait of Hayes St Leger Jacobs

Hayes St Leger Jacobs

Athlete

Born: November 22, 1884 · St. Louis, Missouri, USA

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Hayes Original form
  • Hays Variant spelling
  • Arabic
  • Korean
  • Japanese
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Hindi
  • Armenian
  • Georgian

Cultural Adaptations

  • هايز (Hayes) Arabic
  • 헤이즈 (Heizeu) Korean
  • ヘイズ (Heizu) Japanese
  • 海斯 (Hǎisī) Chinese (Mandarin)
  • हेज़ (Hej) Hindi
  • Հեյզ (Heyz) Armenian
  • ჰეიზი (Heizi) Georgian

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hayes

What does Hayes mean?
Hedged area
What is the origin of Hayes?
Hayes has British origins.
Is Hayes popular?
Hayes has been viewed 104 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Hayes?
Similar names include Ike, Abubakar, Yuki, Xia, Zaria.
How do you pronounce Hayes?
Hayes is pronounced heyz.

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