What's in a name? - Weasleys

[reepicheepuk]

No: HPFGUIDX 36382

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., "elfundeb" <elfundeb at a...> wrote:

I think you've got the best answer already -- Weasley 
> may simply be a variation of Wesley, i.e., west field. 

Really seems to be a plausible idea. Also, they are famous for their 
red hair, which is a clear hint towards Ireland, and this should be 
west enough.
reepicheep