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Westly
Pronounced WEST-lee /ˈwɛst.li/High
Meaning: A spelling of Wesley — from Old English, 'the western meadow; the western wood' (west, 'west', plus leah, 'a wood; a clearing')Low
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History & Origin
Westly is a spelling of Wesley — from Old English, 'the western meadow; the western wood' (west, 'west', plus leah, 'a wood; a clearing'). A crisp, classic name (carried by the Methodist Wesley family in its standard form; said 'WEST-lee'; nickname Wes).
In the U.S. it appears as a variant. Rare in this spelling, the-western-meadow at the root, and classic.
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What does the name Westly mean?
Westly spells Wesley — Old English 'the western meadow; the western wood'.
How do you pronounce Westly?
It's said WEST-lee /ˈwɛst.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Westly a boy or girl name?
Westly is a boy's name.
How popular is Westly?
Westly is a rare name in the U.S.