waverly
waverly Lexical Profile
• noun
North American An English surname or given name, primarily used in North America, derived from the historical British place name.
"Her parents named her Waverly after her great-grandmother, who had immigrated from England."
American A city in Bremer County, Iowa, United States, serving as the county seat and situated along the Cedar River.
American A village in Tioga County, New York, United States, located in the Susquehanna River basin near the Pennsylvania state line.
Word Nuance & Usage
Frequently confused with 'Waverley', the spelling used for Sir Walter Scott's novel and the major train station in Edinburgh, whereas 'Waverly' is the standard spelling for numerous North American towns, cities, and given names.
• Rhymes for waverly
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the English place name and surname 'Waverley', originating from the Old English words 'wæfre' (brushwood or flickering) and 'lēah' (woodland clearing). The 'Waverly' spelling became widespread in the United States for various settlements in the 19th century.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.