Cayley Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Cayley Name at a Glance

Name	Cayley
Meaning	Slender. Variant of Caley or Cailley: (French) 'from the forest.
Origin	Gaelic
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Cayley Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Cayley means “Slender. Variant of Caley or Cailley: (French) 'from the forest”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Cayley Name Origin

Our database records Cayley under Gaelic origin. Browse more Gaelic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Cayley a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Cayley is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Cayley

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