What does Waverley mean?

Waverley as a boys' name (also used as girls' name Waverley) is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Waverley is "meadow of quivering aspens". Place name. Literary: Sir Walter Scott's historical novels (19th century) were known as the "Waverley novels".

STARTS/ENDS WITH Wa-, -ley

ASSOCIATED WITH old english, meadow, 19th century

Variations

VARIANTS Waverlee, Waverley

How popular is Waverley?

Waverley is an uncommon first name for males. Waverley is a rare last name too for both adults and children. (2000 U.S. CENSUS)

Similar Names

Waverley is alike in pronunciation to Everley and Everly. Other suggested similar-sounding names are Ackerley, Averey, Beverlea (see Beverly), Beverley, Beverly, Carley, Earley, Eberley, Farley, Farrley (see Farley), Harley▼, Laverne▼, Marley▲, Somerley, Taverner, Wadley, Wakelea (see Wakeley), Wakeley, Wakely, Wardley, Warley, Weatherley, Webley, Wesley▲, Westerley, Wetherley and Yarley. These names tend to be more frequently used than Waverley.