Meadow of quivering aspens
Derived from Old English elements 'wafer' (quivering or brushwood) and 'leah' (meadow). It originally referred to a specific landscape of aspen trees, known for their leaves that tremble in the wind. The name gained literary prominence through Sir Walter Scott's 1814 novel.
About 14 girls were named Waverley in 2025.
The protagonist of the historical novel Waverley · Waverley by Sir Walter Scott
A main character in the supernatural Western series · Wynonna Earp
A chess prodigy in the novel and film · The Joy Luck Club
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
