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Wellington

WEL-ing-tun

Popularity

#3260

stable

Letters

10

Syllables

3

Origin

English

Total Births

2,855

Peak Year

#60 in 1922

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

An English surname-turned-first name meaning "wealthy town." It's rooted in English place names.

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

  • Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington

    British soldier and statesman, famous for defeating Napoleon.

Nicknames

WellWellyWells

Similar Names

LangstonCharlestonHuntingtonBellington

Personality Traits

ConfidentDeterminedLeaderReliable

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