The stage name ''Halsey'' is an anagram of her first name, Ashley, and pays homage to the Halsey Street subway station in Brooklyn, New York, where she spent a significant amount of time during her formative years. Noted for her distinctive singing voice, she has received several awards including three Billboard Music Awards, a Billboard Women in Music Award, an American Music Award and nominations for three Grammy Awards. She was included on Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2020.