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Waverleigh

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Pronounced WAY-vur-lee /ˈweɪ.vər.li/High

Meaning: A modern respelling of Waverly, an English place name, 'meadow of quivering aspens' (from waefre, 'quivering,' + leah, 'clearing; meadow'). Soft and literary (Scott's Waverley).Low

In 30 seconds: A soft literary pick: Waverleigh respells Waverly, 'meadow of quivering aspens' (said 'WAY-vur-lee'). Dreamy and modern.

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Origin MediumEnglish

MeaningA modern respelling of Waverly, an English place name, 'meadow of quivering aspens' (from waefre, 'quivering,' + leah, 'clearing; meadow'). Soft and literary (Scott's Waverley).

U.S. rank (2023)#12108 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 40

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Waverleigh respells Waverly ('meadow of quivering aspens'), from waefre ('quivering') and leah ('meadow'). It reads soft and literary - rare in this spelling (said 'WAY-vur-lee').

It appears only rarely against the common Waverly. Rare, dreamy, and literary.

Did you know? Waverleigh dresses Waverly in a -leigh ending - an English place name meaning 'meadow of quivering aspens,' known too from Scott's Waverley novels (said 'WAY-vur-lee').

Overall data confidence 40%

References - Waverleigh — Waverly respelling; 'meadow of quivering aspens'

Variations

WaverlyWaverleeWaverley

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Waverleigh mean?

Waverleigh is a respelling of Waverly, an English place name, 'meadow of quivering aspens.'

How do you pronounce Waverleigh?

It's said WAY-vur-lee /ˈweɪ.vər.li/ - three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Waverleigh a boy or girl name?

Waverleigh is a girl's name.

How popular is Waverleigh?

Waverleigh is a rare name in the U.S.