Meaning & Story
An English surname derived from a place name in Northumbria meaning the meadow or clearing near the wave-like hills — brought into use as a given name with a quality of graceful, undulating movement.
Waverly is a name with a literary pedigree (Sir Walter Scott named his famous historical novel series after it) and a graceful, flowing quality that suggests movement and openness. It has become increasingly popular for pets in recent years, likely because it sits comfortably in the territory between classic and contemporary, with a particular musical quality in its four syllables. Wav-er-ly — like a wave that finds its level. For a graceful, somewhat independent female pet with a flowing quality of movement, it's a beautiful choice.