220 Unisex Names That Start With W (With Meanings and Popularity)
Unisex names that start with W run the gamut from traditional to trendy, but all are nicely underused.
Whether it's retro rarities like Wallace and Wendell, distinguished British surnames like Windsor and Willoughby, or cool nature names like Winter and Willow, these awesome W-starting unisex names are uncommon for both genders.
The most common gender-neutral W name is Wren, but unisex names beginning with W are otherwise rare. If you love unique gender-neutral baby names, that makes the rare W initial a great place to start.
Here, our full selection of unisex names that start with W, ordered by their current popularity on Nameberry. Each name is used more often for the gender indicated by its heart.
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- Wilbur
Origin:
English, GermanMeaning:
"wild boar"
- William
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"resolute protection"
- Wyatt
Origin:
English surnameMeaning:
"brave in war"
- Wynn
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"fair, blessed"
- Wesley
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"western meadow"
- Winston
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"friend's town; joy stone"
- Wren
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"small bird"
- Willow
Origin:
English nature nameMeaning:
"willow tree"
- Willa
Origin:
Feminine variation of WilliamMeaning:
"resolute protection"
- Walter
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"army ruler"
- Winifred
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"blessed peacemaking"
- Wren
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"small bird"
- Winnie
Origin:
English diminutive of WinifredMeaning:
"holy peacemaking, gentle friend"
- Wells
Origin:
Surname from place nameMeaning:
"spring"
- Wilder
Origin:
Surname or word nameMeaning:
"wild, untamed, uncontrolled"
- Warren
Origin:
English from FrenchMeaning:
"park-keeper"
- Waylon
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"cunning, craft"
- Weston
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"western town"
- Wade
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"at the river crossing"
- Wendy
Origin:
English, Celtic, WelshMeaning:
"friend or white"
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