All names A–Z
What does Hanley mean?
Modern: An Irish surname meaning 'high-spirited.'. Hanley is an Irish surname that means 'high-spirited' or 'brave,' often used as a given name.
Is Hanley a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Hanley in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Hanley in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.
From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.
What kind of dog does Hanley suit?
Modern
Human name
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
Hanley’s Daycare Verdict
The other dogs say that Hanley’s overnight stays are like having a party in the suite! They’re all wondering if they’ll get to wear party hats or just enjoy the high-spirited fun.