| Meaning | spring, well |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Wel-les |
About Welles
Sophisticated and literary, this name whispers of classic Hollywood and timeless elegance. The extra "-es" distinguishes it from the more common spelling, adding layers of depth and refinement. It has an artistic, intellectual quality without feeling pretentious or stuffy. Single-syllable names often feel incomplete, but this one stands perfectly on its own with surprising substance. The "W" beginning is relatively uncommon, which helps it stand out on class rosters and in professional settings. There's something inherently dignified about it, a name that ages beautifully from sandbox to boardroom.
Nicknames for Welles
| Well |
| Wells |
| Welly |
| WJ |
Famous People Named Welles
| Orson Welles | American actor, director, and producer |
| Welles Crowther | Hero who saved lives during the 9/11 attacks |
| Welles Hoyt | American journalist and author |
| Welles Remy Crowther | Lacrosse player and 9/11 hero |
| Welles Bosworth | American architect |
| Welles Goodrich | American diplomat and lawyer |
| Welles K. Crowther | Founder of the Red Bandanna Foundation |
| Welles C. Allyn | American businessman and inventor |
| Welles Hartley | American politician |
| Welles F. Bowen | American surgeon and researcher |
Characters Named Welles
| Welles Thatcher | Character from the novel "The Winter People" by Jennifer McMahon |
| Welles Beckett | Character from the TV series "Mad Men" |
| Welles Hardwick | Character from the novel "Asylum" by Patrick McGrath |
| Welles Martin | Character from the novel "The Perfect Stranger" by Megan Miranda |
| Welles McCall | Character from the TV series "The Guardian" |
| Welles Paxton | Character from the novel "See You in the Cosmos" by Jack Cheng |
| Welles Baldwin | Character from the movie "The Majestic" |
| Welles Cameron | Character from the TV series "CSI - NY" |
| Welles Guthrie | Character from the novel "Hunting Annabelle" by Wendy Heard |
| Welles Tanner | Character from the movie "Insignificance" |