TheNameDBWestern
MasculineMeaning
One who comes from the west, or someone living in the western part of a region.
Etymology
From Old English westerne, derived from west combined with the directional suffix -ern. The name originally indicated geographical origin or residence in a western location.
About the Name Western
Western is a directional surname that has occasionally been used as a given name, particularly in American contexts. The name reflects geographical or directional origins common in English surname traditions.