Meaning & Origin
A placename: A village in Hargrave and Huxley parish, Cheshire West and Chester district, Cheshire, England . A hamlet in Kneehill County, Alberta, Canada, named after Thomas Henry Huxley. A city in Story County, Iowa, United States. A city in Shelby County, Texas, United States.
Huxley is a boy's and girl's baby name of Old English origin, from the Old English place name meaning 'Hugh's woodland clearing' — from the personal name Hugh and leah (clearing). The name is most associated with the Huxley family of distinguished British scientists and thinkers — including biologist T.H. Huxley and novelist Aldous Huxley, author of Brave New World.
Huxley carries the intellectual weight of one of England's most brilliant scientific and literary families. It is currently climbing as parents discover surname names with serious cultural pedigree. For families who love intellectual heritage and strong Old English foundations, Huxley is a compelling choice.