Wesley (name)
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Wesley is a name with an Anglo-Norman etymology. The "wes" portion of the name refers to the Western cardinal direction, while the word "lea" refers to a field, pasture, or other clearing in a forest.[1] Thus, the name's origin refers to a "western lea," or a field to the west.[2]
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The name was predominantly used as a surname until John Wesley, founder of the Methodist movement, inspired some parents to name their sons after him.