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Waverley is a feminine name derived from English place names, originally meaning "meadow of quivering aspens" from Old English roots. The name gained literary recognition through Sir Walter Scott's…
German
"protecting army"
Formal name lacking any sparkle or sheen.
English
"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.
"farm near the willows; willow town"
With Willow and Willa becoming more popular for girls, surname-style Willoughby could be a more unusual alternative. Meaning "farm near the willows" or "willow town", depending on how you interpret…
"charming friend"
Native-American feel via similarity to Winona.
Wendolen is a feminine name with Germanic origins, derived from the elements 'wend' meaning 'to wander' and 'lind' meaning 'gentle' or 'soft.' It's a rare variation of the more common Wendeline or…
"wild rose"
Variant of Wildrose
American
"resolute protection + valley; resolute protection + high ranking priest; willow valley"
The Social Security Lists show this name to have been used throughout the 1920s and 30s especially in Southern states, where it likely appealed alongside Clarabel and Marigold. It feels part…
