List of English Baby Names Meanings

Way

Way Name Meaning. English (chiefly southern): topographic name for someone who lived near a road or path, Old English weg (cognate with Old Norse vegr, Old High German weg), or a habitational name from some minor place named with this word, as for example any of the places called Way or Waye, in Devon.

Meaning: Wayside land, road land Origin: English

Wayn

English Meaning: The name Wayne is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Wayne is: Craftsman; wagon-wright; wagon driver. Famous Bearer: U.S. Actor John Wayne.

Meaning: Carter or cartwright Origin: English

Welcome

The name Welcome is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Welcome is: Welcomed.

Meaning: Welcome Guest Origin: English

Wene

[ syll. we-ne, wen-e ] The baby boy name Wene is pronounced WIYN- †. Wene's language of origin is Old English and it is used mainly in the Hawaiian language. Wene is a variation of Wayne (English). Wene is rarely used as a baby name for boys.

Meaning: Carter or cartwright Origin: English

Westey

From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "west meadow" in Old English. It has been sometimes given in honour of John Wesley (1703-1791), the founder of Methodism.

Meaning: Western town Origin: English

Westie

The West Highland White Terrier, commonly known as the Westie, is a breed of dog from Scotland with a distinctive white harsh coat with a somewhat soft white undercoat. ... The Westie is an active and intelligent breed, and is social with a high prey drive, as they were once used to hunt rodents.

Meaning: Western town Origin: English

Westy

The name West is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name West is: West town. Surname.

Meaning: Western town Origin: English

Whitny

Meaning & History. From a surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "white island" in Old English. Its popular use as a feminine name was initiated by actress Whitney Blake (1925-2002) in the 1960s, and further boosted in the 1980s by singer Whitney Houston (1963-2012).

Meaning: White island Origin: English

Wilsen

Wilson is an English and Scottish surname, common in the English-speaking world. The name is derived from a patronymic form of Will, a popular medieval name. ... Possibly the most common of these names was William, derived from elements wil and helm, meaning "desire" and "helmet", "protection".

Meaning: Son of William Origin: English

Wilsun

Wilson is an English and Scottish surname, common in the English-speaking world. The name is derived from a patronymic form of Will, a popular medieval name. ... Possibly the most common of these names was William, derived from elements wil and helm, meaning "desire" and "helmet", "protection".

Meaning: Son of William Origin: English