Waverly
Meaning & Origin
Waverly comes from an Old English place name meaning “quaking aspen meadow,” referencing a grove of aspen trees. It was popularized as a first name partly through Sir Walter Scott’s novel “Waverley,” lending it a literary, storybook quality.
Popularity
Waverly has risen quickly into the top 200 girl names in the US over the past decade, gaining a boost from popular television characters sharing the name.
Nicknames & Variations
Common nicknames include Wave and Wavy. Spelling variants include Waverley and Waverlee.
Similar Names
Piper, Everly, Rowan, Harper, and Willow share Waverly’s nature-inspired, place-name style.
Personality & Trivia
Waverly is often seen as whimsical and literary, an English place name popularized by Sir Walter Scott’s novel of the same title. Its storybook quality has helped it rise quickly as a distinctive modern choice.
Famous People Named Waverly
- Waverly Place, the fictional home of the Disney Channel series “Wizards of Waverly Place”
- “Waverley,” Sir Walter Scott’s influential 1814 novel
Quick Facts
- Gender: Girl
- Origin: Old English
- Meaning: “Quaking aspen meadow”
- Pronunciation: WAY-vur-lee