Names That Mean Will
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Willadeen
American invented name
"will + valley"
The Social Security Lists show Willodean and all its variant spellings to have been used throughout the 1920s and 30s especially in Southern states. There are a few theories on its origins (an…
Willadeene
American invented name
"will + valley"
The Social Security Lists show Willodean and its variant spellings to have been used throughout the 1920s and 30s especially in Southern states. There are a few theories on its origins (an invented…
Josko
Croatian short form of Joseph, Hebrew
"Jehovah increases"
Croatian short form of Josip (Joseph) properly spelled Joško. This would make a fun alternative nickname for Joseph or even Joshua outside Croatia, too.
Itzhak
Hebrew
"he will rejoice"
Variant of Yitzhak, the Hebrew form of Isaac.
Joško
Croatian form of Joseph, Hebrew
"Jehovah increases"
Croatian short form of Josip, ultimately deriving from the Hebrew Joseph.
Hohepa
Maori
"he will add"
Maori form of Joseph
Ashira
Hebrew
"I will sing"
Unusual name with stylish, silky feel.
Esmael
Spanish variation of Ismael, Hebrew,"God will hear"
"God will hear"
Esmael is an uncommon name with deep cultural roots.
Ismail
Arabic variation of Ishmael, Hebrew
"God will hear"
This classic, handsome Arabic name — cognate of the Hebrew Ishmael — was chosen by Tan and Rob France for their son born in 2021. Ismail is the preferred spelling in England, Germany, Malaysia,…
Yahav
Hebrew
"wish, God will help me"
Itta
Diminutive of Yehudit, Variation of Ita, Yiddish, Irish
"He will be praised; woman from Judea; thrist"
Itta is a cute old-fashioned name that arose parallelly as a nickname for Yehudit, used among Ashkenazi Jews, and a variation of Ita, an Irish name. It's ripe for revival, thanks to the success of…
Ismo
Finnish variation of Ishmael, Hebrew
"God will heal"
Quirky form of Ishmael found in Nordic countries.
Elma
Diminutive of Wilhelmina, German and Dutch
"resolute protection"
Historically a diminutive of Wilhelmina, Elma's parent name and soundalike sisters are slowly stirring back to life as the trend for vintage baby names continues. With Alma on the rise in the US,…
Wiflin
Romani, English
"will helmet or wife's land"
This rare name is possibly a Romani version of William, or may derive from Old English elements meaning "wife" or "woman" and "land".
Nev
Diminutive of Yaniv, Hebrew; Neville, English; or Nevin, Irish
"he will prosper; new town; holy"
Short and strong multicultural option for a son. Nev Schulman (born Yaniv) is the creator of the MTV series Catfish .
Velma
German
"will helmet"
Velma likely originated as a phonetic spelling of the German name Wilma, itself derived from Wilhelmina. Velma Dinkley is a smart, if nerdy, character in Scooby Doo .
Josefina
Hebrew, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish feminine form of Joseph, Hebrew
"Jehovah increases"
Sweet and bright international form of Josephine, used in many European countries with various pronunciations of the initial J. A notable bearer is Josefina "Joey" Guerrero, a Filipina spy during…
Vilgot
Swedish
"God's will"
Vilgot may seem like an ancient Germanic name, but it's only been around since the end of the 19th century. It's most famous bearer is the late Vilgot Sjöman, a famed Swedish film director and…
İsmail
Turkish variation of Ishmael, Hebrew
"God will hear"
Odella
Variation of Odele or Odelia, English, Hebrew "song; I will praise the Lord"
"song; I will praise the Lord"
Names with the del element, such as Adeline, Adelaide, Adele, and Della, are currently en vogue, but old-fashioned Odella didn't get the memo.