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* [[Boomer Wells]] (David Lee Wells, born 1963), American baseball pitcher
* [[Boomer Wells]] (David Lee Wells, born 1963), American baseball pitcher
* [[Bowen Wells]] (born 1935), British politician
* [[Bowen Wells]] (born 1935), British politician
* [[Brian Wells]] (disambiguation) - {{:Brian Wells}}
* [[Brian Wells]] (disambiguation)<!-- - {{:Brian Wells}} -->
* [[Brittany Wells]] (born Brittany Wellsfry, c. 1986), American country music artist
* [[Brittany Wells]] (born Brittany Wellsfry, c. 1986), American country music artist
* [[Bruce Wells]] (born 1933), English boxer
* [[Bruce Wells]] (born 1933), English boxer
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* [[Cal Wells]], American businessman
* [[Cal Wells]], American businessman
* [[Carolyn Wells]] (1862–1942), American author and poet
* [[Carolyn Wells]] (1862–1942), American author and poet
* [[Charles Wells (disambiguation)]] - {{:Charles Wells (disambiguation)}}
* [[Charles Wells (disambiguation)]]<!-- - {{:Charles Wells (disambiguation)}} -->
* [[Chris Wells]] (disambiguation) - {{:Chris Wells}}
* [[Chris Wells]] (disambiguation)<!-- - {{:Chris Wells}} -->
* [[Clara Louisa Wells]] (c.1850-c.1925), American writer and inventor
* [[Clara Louisa Wells]] (c.1850-c.1925), American writer and inventor
* [[Claudia Wells]] (born 1966), American actress
* [[Claudia Wells]] (born 1966), American actress
* [[Clifford Wells]] (1896–1977), American basketball coach
* [[Clifford Wells]] (1896–1977), American basketball coach
* [[Clyde Wells]] (born 1937), Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador
* [[Clyde Wells]] (born 1937), Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador
* [[Colin Wells]] (disambiguation) - {{:Colin Wells}}
* [[Colin Wells]] (disambiguation)<!-- - {{:Colin Wells}} -->
* [[Cory Wells]] (born 1942), American singer (Three Dog Night)
* [[Cory Wells]] (born 1942), American singer (Three Dog Night)
* [[Cyril Wells]] (1871-1963), English cricketer, rugby footballer and schoolmaster
* [[Cyril Wells]] (1871-1963), English cricketer, rugby footballer and schoolmaster
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* [[Daniel Wells (disambiguation)]] - {{:Daniel Wells (disambiguation)}}
* [[Daniel Wells (disambiguation)]]<!-- - {{:Daniel Wells (disambiguation)}} -->
* [[David Wells (disambiguation)]] - {{:David Wells (disambiguation)}}
* [[David Wells (disambiguation)]]<!-- - {{:David Wells (disambiguation)}} -->
* [[Dawn Wells]] (born 1938), American actress
* [[Dawn Wells]] (born 1938), American actress
* [[Dean Wells]] (born 1970), American footballer
* [[Dean Wells]] (born 1970), American footballer
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* Gawen DeAngelo [[Bonzi Wells|"Bonzi" Wells]], American professional basketball player
* Gawen DeAngelo [[Bonzi Wells|"Bonzi" Wells]], American professional basketball player
* [[Geoffrey of Wells]] (Galfridius Fontibus) was a mid-twelfth-century English hagiographer
* [[Geoffrey of Wells]] (Galfridius Fontibus) was a mid-twelfth-century English hagiographer
* [[George Wells]] (disambiguation) - {{:George Wells}}
* [[George Wells]] (disambiguation)<!-- - {{:George Wells}} -->
* [[Georgeann Wells]]
* [[Georgeann Wells]]
* [[Gisa (Bishop of Wells)]], also spelt Giso, bishop from 1060 to 1088
* [[Gisa (Bishop of Wells)]], also spelt Giso, bishop from 1060 to 1088
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* [[Guilford Wiley Wells]] (1840-1909), U.S. Representative from Mississippi
* [[Guilford Wiley Wells]] (1840-1909), U.S. Representative from Mississippi
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* [[H. G. Wells]] (Herbert George Wells, 1866–1946), prolific British science fiction writer and Fabian socialist
* [[Harry Wells]], an English recipient of the Victoria Cross
* [[Harry Wells]], an English recipient of the Victoria Cross
* [[Harry Wells (rugby league)]], Australian rugby league footballer
* [[Harry Wells (rugby league)]], Australian rugby league footballer
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* [[Helen Wells]] (1910-1986), author of nurse Cherry Ames books, a series for young teens
* [[Helen Wells]] (1910-1986), author of nurse Cherry Ames books, a series for young teens
* [[Helena Wells]], later Whitford (1761?- 1824), American-English novelist and writer
* [[Helena Wells]], later Whitford (1761?- 1824), American-English novelist and writer
* [[Henry Wells (disambiguation)]] - {{:Henry Wells (disambiguation)}}
* [[Henry Wells (disambiguation)]]<!-- - {{:Henry Wells (disambiguation)}} -->
* [[H. G. Wells]] (Herbert George Wells, 1866–1946), prolific British science fiction writer and Fabian socialist
* Herbert George Wells ([[H. G. Wells]], 1866–1946), prolific British science fiction writer and Fabian socialist
* [[Herbert Wells (soccer)]] (born 1901), U.S. soccer player
* [[Herbert Wells (soccer)]] (born 1901), U.S. soccer player
* [[Herman B Wells]]
* [[Herman B Wells]]
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* [[Jocelin of Wells]]
* [[Jocelin of Wells]]
* Jodie Wells and Pearl Wells, in [[Jacqueline Wilson]]'s book ''My Sister Jodie''
* Jodie Wells and Pearl Wells, in [[Jacqueline Wilson]]'s book ''My Sister Jodie''
* [[Jonathan Wells]] (disambiguation) - {{:Jonathan Wells}}
* [[Jonathan Wells]] (disambiguation)<!-- - {{:Jonathan Wells}} -->
* [[John Wells]] (disambiguation) - {{:John Wells}}
* [[John Wells]] (disambiguation)<!-- - {{:John Wells}} -->
* Joseph T Wells, see [[chicken and waffles#History|Wells Supper Club]]
* Joseph T Wells, see [[chicken and waffles#History|Wells Supper Club]]
* [[Joseph Wells]] (Joseph Algernon Wells, 1885-?), British Olympic track and field athlete
* [[Joseph Wells]] (Joseph Algernon Wells, 1885-?), British Olympic track and field athlete
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* [[Orlando Wells]] (born 1973), British actor
* [[Orlando Wells]] (born 1973), British actor
* Orson Welles - see [[Orson Welles]]
* [[Owen A. Wells]] (1844-1935), U.S. Representative from Wisconsin
* [[Owen A. Wells]] (1844-1935), U.S. Representative from Wisconsin
* [[Owen Wells (basketball)]] (born 1950)
* [[Owen Wells (basketball)]] (born 1950)
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* Pearl Wells and Jodie Wells, in [[Jacqueline Wilson]]'s book ''My Sister Jodie''
* Pearl Wells and Jodie Wells, in [[Jacqueline Wilson]]'s book ''My Sister Jodie''
* [[Percy Wells]]
* [[Percy Wells]]
* [[Peter Wells]] (disambiguation) - {{:Peter Wells}}
* [[Peter Wells]] (disambiguation)<!-- - {{:Peter Wells}} -->
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* [[Randall Wells]] (Albert Randall Wells, 1877-1942), English architect
* [[Randall Wells]] (Albert Randall Wells, 1877-1942), English architect
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* [[Renward Wells]]
* [[Renward Wells]]
* [[Rhoshii Wells]]
* [[Rhoshii Wells]]
* [[Robert Wells]] (disambiguation) - {{:Robert Wells}}
* [[Robert Wells]] (disambiguation)<!-- - {{:Robert Wells}} -->
* [[Robin Wells]], American author of romance novels
* [[Robin Wells]], American author of romance novels
* [[Robison Wells]]
* [[Robison Wells]]
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* [[Ted Wells]]
* [[Ted Wells]]
* [[Terry Wells]]
* [[Terry Wells]]
* [[Thomas Wells]] (disambiguation) - {{:Thomas Wells}}
* [[Thomas Wells]] (disambiguation)<!-- - {{:Thomas Wells}} -->
* [[Todd Wells]]
* [[Todd Wells]]
* [[Tyrone Wells]]
* [[Tyrone Wells]]
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* Wayne Richard Wells (born 1965) (aka [[Wayne Static]]), American metal musician
* Wayne Richard Wells (born 1965) (aka [[Wayne Static]]), American metal musician
* [[Wayne Wells (wrestler)]] (born 1946), American Olympic wrestler
* [[Wayne Wells (wrestler)]] (born 1946), American Olympic wrestler
* [[William Wells]] (disambiguation) - {{:William Wells}}
* [[William Wells]] (disambiguation)<!-- - {{:William Wells}} -->
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* [[Zach Wells]] (born Zachary Stephen Wells, 1981), American soccer goalkeeper
* [[Zach Wells]] (born Zachary Stephen Wells, 1981), American soccer goalkeeper

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Wells
Origin
Word/nameEnglish
Meaning"spring"
Region of originEnglish
Other names
Related namesWell, Welman, Welles, Wellman and Wellsman
This article is about the name Wells. For other uses, see Wells (disambiguation).
See also: Welles (name) and Welles (disambiguation)

Wells is an English origin surname. It derives from occupation, location, and topography. The occupational name (i.e. "Wellman") derives from the person responsible for a village's spring. The locational name (i.e. "Well") derives from the pre-7th century waella ("spring"). The topographical name (i.e. "Attewell") derives from living near a spring. The oldest public record is found in 1177 in the county of Norfolk. Variations of Wells include Well, Welman, Welles, Wellman and Wellsman.[1][2] People with the name include:

Surname

A
  • Alan Wells (born 1961), English cricketer
  • Alfred Wells (1814-1867), U.S. Representative from New York
  • Alice Stebbins Wells (1873—1957), first female officer in Los Angeles Police Dept
  • Allan Wells (born 1952) Scottish Olympic athlete
  • Alphege of Wells (or Ælfheah, died c.937), third Anglo-Saxon Bishop of Wells
  • Andy Wells, mayor of the city of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
  • Andrew Wells, character in the U.S. television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer
  • Angus Wells (1943-2006), British writer of genre fiction, including fantasy and westerns
  • Audrey Wells (born 1960), American screenwriter, film director and producer
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
  • Ida B. Wells (1862–1931), African American civil rights leader
  • Ira K. Wells (1871–1934), American lawyer and federal judge
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
R
S
T
V
W
Z
  • Zach Wells (born Zachary Stephen Wells, 1981), American soccer goalkeeper
  • Zachariah Wells (born 1976), Canadian poet, critic, essayist and editor
  • Zeb Wells, American comic book writer

First name

Other parts of name

References

  1. ^ "Surname: Wells". surnamedb.com. Retrieved 2008-04-09. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  2. ^ "Wells Family Crest and Name History". houseofnames.com. 9 April 2008. Retrieved 2008-04-09. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)

See also

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