Names That Mean Will

  1. Guiot
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "will helmet"
    • Description:

      Medieval French diminutive of Gui (Guy), ultimately from William.
  2. Itzhak
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "he will rejoice"
    • Description:

      Variant of Yitzhak, the Hebrew form of Isaac.
  3. Vilgot
    • Origin:

      Swedish
    • Meaning:

      "God's will"
    • Description:

      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 writer.
  4. Ismo
    • Origin:

      Finnish variation of Ishmael, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "God will heal"
    • Description:

      Quirky form of Ishmael found in Nordic countries.
  5. Hohepine
    • Origin:

      Maori form of Josephine, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "Jehovah increases"
    • Description:

      Māori form of Josephine. This was the birth name of activist and Māori elder Dame Whina (FEE-na) Cooper.
  6. Jeconiah
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "God will establish"
    • Description:

      Intriguing alternative to Jedediah.
  7. Josefina
    • Origin:

      Hebrew, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish feminine form of Joseph, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "Jehovah increases"
    • Description:

      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 World War II.
  8. Wella
    • Origin:

      Cornish
    • Meaning:

      "will helmet"
    • Description:

      Cornish form of William
  9. Vivaldo
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "who dominates the will"
    • Description:

      Unusual Italian name for boys that relates both to the vividly stylish Viv names such as Vivienne and Viveca, and to the Italian musician Vivaldi.
  10. Telma
    • Origin:

      Portuguese version of Thelma
    • Meaning:

      "will"
    • Description:

      Sometimes used in the Hispanic community, along with the male TELMO. Has been associated with Telma Hopkins, singer with Tony Orlando & Dawn and onetime TV sitcom star.
  11. İsmail
    • Origin:

      Turkish variation of Ishmael, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "God will hear"