The name Hedley is of Old English origin, derived from the word 'hedleah', which means 'little hedge'. It was likely a nickname given to someone who lived near or worked on hedges. In the past, it was often used in Northumberland and Durham counties in England. The name has a strong historical connection to the Border Reivers, a group of Scottish and English families who lived along the Anglo-Scottish border during the 16th century.
"Between 1922 and 1925, there were only two years with recorded births of the name Hedley, with a total of just thirteen such births."