Wakefield
wa-kefie-ld,
wak(e)-field
US Popularity:20494
Origin:British
Meaning:Of wacu; Vigil; Festival; Of feld; Pasture, open country
If you want a name that's distinguished and yet down to earth, feast your eyes on Wakefield. This masculine name combines the Old English elements wacu, meaning "vigil" or "festival," with feld, meaning "pasture" or "open country." So, Wakefield points to a cosy slice of paradise where fairs are held. Wakefield is also a city in Northamptonshire, England, and in 19 US states. With this charming name, baby will love communing with nature and spending quality time with their family!
Wakefield Name Popularity Data
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2018
#20560
in 2018
+ 7264
from 2009
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