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Waverlee
Pronounced WAY-vur-lee /ˈweɪ.vər.li/High
Meaning: A spelling of Waverly — from the Old English, 'a meadow of quivering aspens; a meadow by the wavering brook'; a place/surname; used for both sexes; here for girlsLow
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History & Origin
Waverlee is a spelling of Waverly — from the Old English, 'a meadow of quivering aspens; a meadow by the wavering brook'; a place/surname. Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'WAY-vur-lee').
In the U.S. it appears mostly for girls. Rare in this form, a-meadow-of-aspens at the root, and lyrical.
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What does the name Waverlee mean?
Waverlee spells Waverly — Old English 'a meadow of quivering aspens'; used for both sexes; here for a girl.
How do you pronounce Waverlee?
It's said WAY-vur-lee /ˈweɪ.vər.li/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Waverlee a boy or girl name?
Waverlee is used for both sexes (mostly girls); this page covers its use as a girl's name.
How popular is Waverlee?
Waverlee is a very rare spelling in the U.S.