Welles (name)

This article is about the name Welles. For other uses, see Welles.
See also: Wells (name) and Wells (disambiguation)
Welles
Family name
Meaning "spring"
Region of origin English
Related names 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

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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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