Welles (name)

See also: Wells (name) and Wells (disambiguation)
Welles
Origin
Region of origin English
Word/Name English
Meaning "spring"
Other names
Variant(s) Well, Wells

Welles is an English locational surname originating from Well, a village and mill in Lincolnshire. Its oldest public record is noted ca. 1086. Variations include Well and Wells.[1][2] People with the name include:

Surname

Given name

  • Welles Crowther (1977–2001), a hero of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on New York City

See also

References

  1. "Wells Family Crest and Name History". houseofnames.com. 2008-04-09. Retrieved 2008-04-09.
  2. "Surname: Wells". surnamedb.com. Retrieved 2008-04-09.
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