Wiley
Scottish diminutive of William, German, English
"resolute protection; from Wylye"Share
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Updated Sat Jan 25 2025
Wiley Origin and Meaning
The name Wiley is a girl's name meaning "resolute protection; from Wylye".
The Wylie spelling (with that feminine Y) is much more common among girls than Wiley, but both have been climbing the ranks. Could Wiley be the next Riley?
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