Westley

The name Westley is a name that is generally given to babies of a specific gender. Having its roots in Old English times, the meaning of Westley is ‘west meadow’. Originally, it was used as the last name. However, after gaining popularity, people started naming their kids Westley. The name Westley is a combination of two words - ‘west’, which means 'the direction West', and ‘leah’ which means ‘clearing’ or ‘wood’. In Britain, there are several places called Westley. The list includes Westley Waterless in East Cambridgeshire, Westley in West Suffolk, Westleigh in North Devon, and Westleigh in Great Manchester. The name Westley is a variant of the name Wesley, which is another famous name due to the famous American actor Wesley Snipes. There are several celebrities with the name Westley like Westley Sissel Unseld, who was an American professional basketball player. Westley Gough, the professional racing cyclist from New Zealand, also shares the same first name. In pop culture, William Godman’s famous show ‘The Princess Bride’ also features a character named Westley who was played by Cary Elwes. Lately, the name has started gaining popularity, and it ranks at position 749 in terms of popularity in the United States. 

Gender

Boy

Origin

Variation of Wesley

Numerology

W is for wanderlust, travel is near!

E is for enjoy, your life can be fun!

S is for self respect, a solid score here.

T is for talent, hidden or not.

L is for lively, your life is full of energy!

E is for eternal, your spirit will live.

Y is for young, the years never show!

Lucky

Westley lucky number is 1.

1 symbolizes a pioneering spirit, independent nature, and innate leadership capabilities. On a bad day, 1 can be a bit bossy or boastful, hiding any insecurities behind over-developed self-importance. 1 must remember that although it is first, it can very quickly become the loneliest number. Even the most autonomous 1s need the support of their friends, family, and lovers.

Famous People Named Westley

• Westley Sissel "Wes" Unseld American basketball player
• Westley Gough New Zealand racing cyclist

Westley in Pop Culture

• Westley character in William Goldman's "The Princess Bride"