Harley

Harley is an Old English place name and surname meaning "hare clearing" or "hare's meadow" — from hara meaning hare and leah meaning woodland clearing. As a given name, it has been fully gender-neutral for decades. Today Harley carries associations with freedom and a certain rebel spirit, boosted significantly by the Harley-Davidson motorcycle brand and the beloved DC Comics character Harley Quinn.

Harley holds the #62 spot among US pet names, with over 1,360 companions sharing it. The name has a particular appeal for owners who want something energetic and a little wild — the name of a companion who does not follow rules quietly and finds its own path through the world. Harley suits animals who are spirited, independent-minded, and full of personality. Its gender neutrality makes it popular across a wide range of companions, from the boldest to the most playfully irreverent.