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Wrigley
Pronounced RIG-lee /ΛrΙͺΙ‘.li/Medium
Meaning: From the English surname Wrigley β from Old English, 'the meadow with a notch/nook, the corner clearing' (wrig, plus leah); here for girlsLow
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Wrigley comes from the English surname Wrigley β from Old English, 'the meadow with a notch/nook; the corner clearing' (a Lancashire place-name; the exact derivation is uncertain, which we note). Familiar from Wrigley's chewing gum and Chicago's Wrigley Field. A crisp, sporty, modern surname-name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; the W is silent, so 'RIG-lee'; nickname Wrig).
It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-corner-meadow at the root, and sporty.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Wrigley mean?
Wrigley is an English surname, 'the meadow with a notch/nook'; the exact origin is uncertain.
How do you pronounce Wrigley?
It's said RIG-lee /ΛrΙͺΙ‘.li/ β two syllables, the W silent.
Is Wrigley a boy or girl name?
Wrigley is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.
How popular is Wrigley?
Wrigley is a very rare name in the U.S.