Wealthy
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Wealthy
The name Wealthy is an English given name derived from the Old English word "welig," meaning rich or prosperous, combined with the suffix "-y" to form an adjective-turned-name.
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Etymology
The name Wealthy is an English given name derived from the Old English word "welig," meaning rich or prosperous, combined with the suffix "-y" to form an adjective-turned-name. It is primarily of English origin and literally means "having wealth" or "affluent."
The name was used in English-speaking cultures, particularly among Puritans and early American settlers in the 17th-19th centuries, reflecting the Puritan practice of naming children after virtues and desirable qualities. Notable historical bearers include Wealthy Dane, a 19th-century American missionary to Africa and wife of missionary Daniel Comboni.
Wealthy currently ranks #4,404 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1916.
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