Willodean

American, meaning unknown

Willodean Origin and Meaning

The name Willodean is a girl's name .

The Social Security Lists show this name to have been used throughout the 1920s and 30s especially in Southern states. There are a few theories on its origins (an invented name created to honor William/Willard and a a female name ending in "-dine", or it may be an Anglicization of a Native American name). Either way, it has a willowy sweetness that deserves a comeback.

# 854 in the US

Willodean Rank in US Top 1000

Willodean in Pop Culture

  • Country singer Dolly Parton (b. 1946) has a brother named Willadeene (b. 1940).
  • Willodean Opal DixonMain character from Dumplin'