Halley

//ˈhæl.iː// name

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Definitions

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  1. 1
    A surname from Irish.

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edmond halleyhalley's comethalley's comet

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"Halley's comet was named after Sir Edmond Halley."

Etymology

Two main origins: * Reduced Anglicized form of Irish Ó hAilche (“descendant of Ailche”), a personal name of unclear origin. * Reduced Anglicized form of Irish Ó hÁille (“descendant of Áille”), a byname from áille (“beauty”).

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Halley's CometHalley's method

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