What does Wiley mean?
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It is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Wiley is “crafty”. The original meaning probably refers to mechanical ability without the negative connotations. Also possibly a place name, “water meadow”. Wiley is the name of both a village and a river in England.
Is Wiley a girl or boy name?
Wiley as a boy’s name is pronounced WYE-lee. It is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Wiley is “crafty”.
What does peculiarity mean?
English Language Learners Definition of peculiarity : the quality or state of being unusual or peculiar. : something that is unusual or peculiar in a person or thing. See the full definition for peculiarity in the English Language Learners Dictionary. peculiarity.
Is Wiley an Irish name?
Northern Irish and Scottish: variant of Wylie. Possibly also English, a habitational name from Wylye in Wiltshire, named for the Wylye river (see Wilton). English: possibly a variant of Willey.
Where does Wiley come from?
The name Wiley is derived from the Thundercats cartoon character, ‘Wiley Kat’, a name he used briefly. Wiley has been stabbed on several occasions. One of his stab wounds in 2008 resulted in a scar visible on the left hand side of his face.