Baby name

RISING BOY · OLD ENGLISH
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Wells

/WELZ/


“Dweller near a spring”

From an English surname denoting someone who lived near a well or spring, from Middle English wille, itself from Old English wella meaning spring. Originally a topographic surname, later adopted as a given name.

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How it ages.

A grounded surname name with quiet, understated charm, more subtle than flashy.

The cultural moment.

Rare as a first name in English-speaking countries; more familiar as a surname than as a given name.