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West

West is a gender-neutral name of Old English origins, meaning “western stream.” More commonly known as a surname, trendsetter West is now leading the way for directional names, placing North, South, and East on the map too. The sleek and trendy name can be used on its own or as a short form for the more conventional Weston or Wesley. A name like this encourages playful baby to seek out adventure, proving that not all those who wander are lost.
British Unisex
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Traits

  • Adventurous
  • Independent
  • Bold
  • Free-spirited

Compatibility

As a unisex name, West pairs well with a variety of sibling names, from traditional to modern. It also works nicely as a strong and unique middle name choice. Culturally, West fits well with contemporary naming trends and is often associated with a sense of adventure and openness.

Adventurous Independent Bold Free-spirited

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of West Arkeen

West Arkeen

Musician

Born: May 18, 1960 · Riverside, California, USA

Portrait of West Fraser

West Fraser

Artist

Born: November 26, 1955 · Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Portrait of West Hamlin

West Hamlin

Athlete

Born: March 15, 1948 · Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Portrait of West Henry

West Henry

Scientist

Born: September 12, 1930 · London, England

Portrait of West Johnson

West Johnson

Leader

Born: July 30, 1972 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

Portrait of West Smith

West Smith

Writer

Born: December 4, 1985 · Sydney, Australia

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • West Original form
  • Vest Variant
  • Vestt Variant
  • Arabic
  • Chinese
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Thai
  • Hebrew

Cultural Adaptations

  • ويست (West) Arabic
  • 韦斯特 (Weisite) Chinese
  • ウェスト (Uesuto) Japanese
  • 웨스트 (Weseuteu) Korean
  • เวสต์ (Wes) Thai
  • ווסט (West) Hebrew

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Frequently Asked Questions about West

What does West mean?
West
What is the origin of West?
West has British origins.
Is West popular?
West has been viewed 120 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to West?
Similar names include Olympia, Zawadi, Sofia, Yukio, Veda.
How do you pronounce West?
West is pronounced west.

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