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Baby Name Wesley |
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| Meaning of Wesley - What does the name Wesley means? |
| Pronunciation: |
| wes-lee |  |
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Boy Name |
| Origin: |
English |
| Name Meaning: |
Transferred use of the surname taken from various English place-names called Westley. Westley is derived from the Old English elements west (west) and leah (wood, clearing, meadow). The surname was indicative of one who dwelled at the western wood or clearing. The use of Wesley as a given name originates with its bestowal in honor of John (1703-91) and Charles (1707-88) Wesley, founders of the Methodist Church |
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View this name in other origins -
American, English |
| Shortened forms: | Wes |
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