Wadsley
suburban area
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
This suburban area's name likely refers to a 'ley' or clearing, possibly associated with a person named 'Wada' or a 'wade' (crossing place).
Word origins
- Wadsley
- Old EnglishAttestedClearing associated with Wada or a crossing place(from Wada "personal name", wæd "ford, crossing place", leah "woodland clearing")