Notley, of Old French origin, is an uncommon yet distinctive given name. It was originally a surname derived from the town of Nolay in Burgundy, France. The name was brought to England by Norman settlers after the Norman Conquest in 1066 and has since been used as both a surname and a forename.
"Notley saw six babies named Ann in 1919, with that number holding steady as the total count of children named Ann born there over the years."