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At a Glance: Name: Westerly – Meaning: towards or from the west – Origin: English (word name)
Westerly is an English word name, drawn directly from the term for something that moves toward or comes from the west — think of a westerly wind. It's a straightforward choice for parents who like names taken straight from everyday vocabulary rather than traditional naming lists. There's a directional, open-air quality to it simply because of what the word itself means.
Meaning & Origin of Westerly
Meaning: Towards or from the west.
Origin: English (word name).
Popularity of Westerly
Westerly does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
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What does the name Westerly mean?
Towards or from the west.
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