Meadow of quivering aspens
Derived from an Old English surname, it refers to a meadow or clearing where aspen trees grow. The name evokes a sense of movement and nature, specifically the way aspen leaves tremble or 'waver' in the wind. It gained literary recognition through Sir Walter Scott's 1814 novel.
About 244 girls were named Waverly in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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