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Wrigley Pronunciation

Wrigley is pronounced RIG-lee /ˈrɪɡ.li/High

Meaning: Meadow of the ridge dweller; from the Old English personal name or place name Wrigley, derived from wrig meaning ridge or twisting land and leah meaning woodland clearing or meadowMedium

In 30 seconds: Wrigley is an English surname with Old English topographic roots meaning meadow of the ridge. Strongly associated with Wrigley Field in Chicago, it is an American sports-tribute name with a friendly, upbeat personality.

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Origin MediumOld English

MeaningMeadow of the ridge dweller; from the Old English personal name or place name Wrigley, derived from wrig meaning ridge or twisting land and leah meaning woodland clearing or meadow

U.S. rank (2024)#2987 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births42 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 566

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Wrigley is an English surname derived from a place name in Lancashire or Yorkshire, composed of Old English elements meaning ridge or twisting terrain (wrig) and woodland clearing (leah). It appears as a surname in English records from the medieval period.

As a given name, Wrigley is a modern American phenomenon driven by the sports-tribute naming tradition. Parents who love the Chicago Cubs or Wrigley Field's storied history occasionally choose Wrigley as a first name. It joins a tradition of stadium and ballpark names used as personal names.

Did you know? Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs, opened in 1914 and was renamed in 1926 after chewing-gum magnate William Wrigley Jr. — giving this surname its iconic American sports identity.

Overall data confidence 74%

A Dictionary of English Surnames — Wrigley — Old English topographic surnameChicago Cubs History — Wrigley Field — naming of the ballpark

Variations

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Nicknames

WrigRig

Famous Bearers

★William Wrigley Jr. (1861–1932)
American chewing gum magnate and owner of the Chicago Cubs, for whom Chicago's Wrigley Field was named in 1926.

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Wrigley?

Wrigley is pronounced RIG-lee (/ˈrɪɡ.li/). Press play above to hear Wrigley said aloud.

How do you say Wrigley?

Wrigley is said RIG-lee (/ˈrɪɡ.li/). Press play above to hear Wrigley said aloud.

What does the name Wrigley mean?

Wrigley means meadow of the ridge dweller, from Old English wrig (ridge) and leah (clearing or meadow).

Is Wrigley a boy or girl name?

Wrigley is used as a boys name in the American sports-tribute naming tradition.

How popular is Wrigley?

Wrigley is very rare as a given name but is occasionally chosen by Chicago Cubs fans or parents who love Wrigley Field.