Wesley
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Origin of the name Wesley:
Transferred use of the surname taken from the place-name Westley which is derived from the Old English elements west (west) and lēah (wood, clearing, meadow). The surname has the definition "dweller near the western wood or clearing." Var: Wesly, Westly, Wezley. Short: Wes.
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Be prepared for people to constantly try and put a 't' in there. No, it's not Westley.
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My husband and I named our first son Wesley. We had three choices: Wesley, Aidan, and Garrett. At his birth, we decided on Wesley and so far, we've received a lot of positive comments. It is uncommon and Wes is a great nickname. It suits him perfectly!
My dad's name is Wesley. I love his name. I like that it is uncommon and that I meet so few people with that name.
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Wesley Snipes, distinguished actor
John Wesley, founder of the Methodist Church
Charles Wesley, great hymnwriter
Wesley "Two Scoops" Berry, contender from the original "American Gladiators."
Wesley "Wes" Craven, film director, best-known for A Nightmare on Elm Street and the Scream series
Wesley "Wes" Anderson, film director, best-known for Fantastic Mr. Fox and Rushmore
Paul Wesley, actor- Wesley in song, story & screen: | Edit
Wesley Dodds, secret identity of the original Sandman in DC comics
Wesley Crusher, from Star Trek
Wesley Gibson, main character in the film "Wanted"
Wesley Pegden, character from 1973 film "Last of the Summer Wine"
Wesley Wyndham-Pryce, character from TV series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer and "Angel the Series"
"Wesley Why" is a song by Matt Wertz
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Global Popularity of the Name Wesley
- #155 in Canada (British Columbia)
- #194 in United States
- #251 in Canada (Alberta)
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