Wesley nn Wes

[neuilly]

I'm just looking for general thoughts on this name. I stumbled on an old name list that my SO and I put together and I completely forgot that we had both liked this name.

So, what do you think of it in general?

How popular is it where you are? (Saying generally where you are helps with this too!)

Does it evoke any particular image or personality?

Ta!

[dillonsfan01]

I have really been considering this name for my own list lately. I have been considering Weston NN Wes/West as an alternative, just not sure which I would like better. I think it is a great name though. It seems very masculine and handsome to me.

I have met several here but none under the age of 25 so I think it would be fresh for a baby.

I imagine someone very Southern, charming and handsome. I can see him being a country singer or something like that. Could just be because of my area but I cannot shake the Southern connections.

[irishmom]

Wesley is my husband and his Grandfather's middle name. I would like to use it for a middle name if we have another boy. It's not really my regular "style" although I do think it's handsome. I really love the nickname Wes- it seems so friendly and laid back. The name Wesley makes me think of cowboys and I don't know why. I think when I hear "Wesley", my brain connects it to the word West.
"Wes" doesn't. Just the full name. I also think of the character in the movie The Princess Bride although I think his name was actually "Westly"...could be wrong about that. I think it could sound all American or British-y depending on what you pair it with.
I like the name I just don't looooove it.

Best wishes to you!

Tara

[craftydiem]

I love this name - probably because our closest friends named their son Wesley. So far he only goes by Wesley and I don't know if it's because they are anti nickname or one just hasn't stuck. I also really like the name Weston and would consider it for the boy we're having in April if it wasn't so close to our closest friends kid's name!

As for popular he is the only Wesley I know except for my cousin who is in his 50's.

[neuilly]

I'm just bumping this because I was thinking about it again and almost posted about it before remembering I had already done so last year! The main post still sums up my feelings, and I'm still caught on the fence. I always like it when I think about it, but I tend to always forget about it!

[babynamer2012]

LOVE Wesley nn Wes. It's on my short list. I think Wes is such an awesome nn. I only know of one, he's in his early 20's.

[ashthedreamer]

I have grown to sort of like Wesley, nn Wes. Up until recently, it's always been blah and a bit boring, if I'm being honest. I love West, and Wellesley, though. I really love the new show on USA, Common Law, though, and there's a Wesley nn Wes on that, and he completely suits what I would imagine the best of a Wesley/Wes to be--book smart, street smart, a bit charming, a good guy. I kind of see a bit of a cowboy along with Wesley, as well. I don't know any little boys named Wesley, the only Wesley (or Wes) I know is the husband to a former classmate of mine.

I live in the NJ/PA/MD/DC/NY general area.

Good luck!

[rylane46]

I actually really like it. I only know of one person with this name...I think he is in his 20's (he is one of five brothers that have names starting with W...one of them had to have a Wes__ name lol). I do not know if he goes by Wes...I have only heard him referred to as Wesley. I live in Ohio.

[neuilly]

I'm intrigued by how many people get a "cowboy" feel from it. I don't think I've ever fallen for a name that people have defined in that way. I'm really loving it though. I think it's pretty versatile. Unfortunately it may be a bit rhyme-y with the last name but....still it's working it's way into my heart. Seems people are getting a mostly good vibe from it.

[agirlinred]

I think Wesley and Wes are both very handsome. I do imagine a cowboy-ish type of guy. Even though they're sort of matchy, I automatically want to put Wesley and Wyatt together for brothers.