Names That Mean Road
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Waylon
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"cunning, craft"Description:
With its rugged, country charm and confident sounds, Waylon is among the wave of Old Western names that parents are choosing.
- Waylen
Origin:
English, variation of WaylonMeaning:
"land beside the road"Description:
Country singer Waylon Jennings bestowed a kind of outlaw image on his name, and parents have been loving the suave cowboy name Waylon in recent years — enough to crack to Top 100 in 2021. Alternative spelling Waylen is beginning to climb as well, entering the Top 1000 for the first time in 2022.
- Wayland
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"land beside the road"Description:
Way out.
- Michi
Origin:
Japanese, GermanMeaning:
"path, road; who is like God?"Description:
Michi can be a playful yet charming Japanese name or a friendly German diminutive of Michael (or Michaela), pronounced similarly to Mickey. Either way, it is a unisex option with broad appeal.
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