welles Name Origin
/WEL-ess/-
American (Anglo-Saxon) 40%
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British (Anglo-Saxon) 35%
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Canadian (Anglo-Saxon) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: N/A
- Last Name: welles
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The surname 'Welles' is of Anglo-Saxon origin, historically associated with English noble families. It is also used as a given name in some cases, but predominantly recognized as a surname. The name likely derives from place names in England, such as Wellesbourne or Wellesley, meaning 'spring or well'.