Wayleen

English

Etymology

Blend of Wayne +‎ Coleen.

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

Wayleen

1. (UK, slang) The couple consisting of celebrities Wayne Rooney and Coleen Rooney (née McLoughlin).
   • 2008 June 12, Corinne Abrams, Adam Sherwin, “Rain puts a damper on Wayne Rooney and Coleen McLoughlin wedding”, in The Times:

     Whether Wayleen were aware of the showers or not, remains to be seen, as they travelled under tight security in vehicles with blacked-out windows to the venue.

   • 2009 November 23, “And baby Roo comes too - Wayne Rooney's son enjoys his first visit to Old Trafford”, in Daily Mail:

     Whilst all appears well for the Wayleen partnership, it appears Wayne's dad, who's also called Wayne isn't having such good fortune.

   • 2010 December 10, Bairbre Power, “Coleen -- still smiling despite Wayne's away games. . .”, in Irish Independent:

     If her family and strong Catholic upbringing in Croxteth has helped her through the 'Wayleen' sagas, Coleen goes into 2011 in the knowledge that while she is one half of a famous footballing couple, she has developed a lucrative brand identity in her own right and, this week, she fronts three magazine covers