Huntley is an uncommon yet distinctive given name of English origin, derived from the surname Huntley. The surname itself is derived from the Old English elements "hunt" meaning 'rabbit' and "leah" signifying a 'woodland clearing'. Therefore, Huntley as a first name could be interpreted to mean 'from the woodland clearing where rabbits are hunted'. The name gained prominence through the Huntley family of Scotland, who were important landowners in the medieval period. Today, it is still a rare choice but one that evokes images of nature and perhaps a sense of historical connection.
The name Huntley experienced a notable increase in popularity over time, with the highest number of births recorded in 2022 at 82. The total number of births between 2008 and 2023 is 594.