Rare Names With Popular Nicknames

Wellesley

The name Wellesley peaked for boys at #4227 in 1923. Wellesley is occasionally used for girls in 2023.

The name Wellesley is a girl's name meaning "the farm amonst the willows".

Even if you'd like your daughter to attend the venerable women's college, don't saddle her with this pretentious British surname.

The name Wellesley peaked for girls at #12126 in 2021. Wellesley is occasionally used for boys in 2020.