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Wensley
How to Pronounce Wensley
Pronounced WENZ-lee /ˈwɛnz.li/High
Meaning: From the English place-name Wensley — variously 'Woden's meadow' (the god Woden) and 'Waendel's clearing' (a personal name), plus leah, 'a meadow'; routes layeredLow
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Wensley comes from the English place-name Wensley — variously 'Woden's meadow' (after the god Woden) and 'Waendel's clearing' (a personal name), plus leah, 'a meadow' (routes layered, which we note; we note the deity link). A crisp, distinguished surname-name, also known from Wensleydale (nickname Wen).
In the U.S. it appears as a surname-name. Rare, Woden's-meadow at the (likely) root, and distinguished.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Wensley mean?
Wensley is an English place-name — variously 'Woden's meadow' and 'Waendel's clearing'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Wensley?
It's said WENZ-lee /ˈwɛnz.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Wensley a boy or girl name?
Wensley is a boy's name.
How popular is Wensley?
Wensley is a very rare name in the U.S.