Waverli
Old English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Waverli
Waverli is a modern English given name derived from the surname Waverley, which comes from a place name meaning "quivering aspen tree meadow" in Old English (from "wafre" meaning wavering and "leah" meaning clearing or meadow).
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Etymology
Waverli is a modern English given name derived from the surname Waverley, which comes from a place name meaning "quivering aspen tree meadow" in Old English (from "wafre" meaning wavering and "leah" meaning clearing or meadow). The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States and Australia, through literary associations and the trend of using surnames as given names, with no significant religious affiliation.
Waverli currently ranks #13,386 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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