- Meaning:The name Wakely means "from the wet meadow" or "dweller near the stream."
- Gender:Boy
- Numerology:5
- Syllables:2
- Origin:English
More About The Name Wakely
Wakely is an English origin surname that has its roots in the pre-7th century Old English. The name itself is locational and derived from a now 'lost' medieval village which presumably was near the area known as Wakeley in Hertfordshire, England. The meaning is 'wake', derived from Old English 'wacu', which refers to watch or wakefulness, combined with 'leah', a word referring to a clearing in a forest; thus, it can mean "clearing in the forest for a wake or watch."
Read MoreFamous Personalities: One notable person with the name Wakely is American country singer and actor Jimmy Wakely, who was popular in the 1940s and 1950s with several hit records under his belt.
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