Names That Mean Willow

An ancient tree that figures in literature from Shakespeare to Harry Potter and is believed to possess magical powers, Willow is a lovely name, as graceful as its inspiration.

Fresh and surprising on a boy – and how can you not love the cool classic nickname Will?

Could be confused with the much less captivating Leanne.

As a whole Wilford still carries a dowdy, dated image, but each component of the name—Will and Ford—are stylish in their own right.

British last name that, though rather gentle, feels like a sharper, sleeker Shelby. Todd Selby, known primarily by his last name, is a hip photographer of interiors.

Commonly associated with Chinese supermodel Liu Wen.

Dozier means a person who lives near the willows or reeds. It may be an occupational name referring to a basket maker.

Selby, a rarely heard British surname, feels sleeker and more distinctive than Shelby. Todd Selby, known primarily by his last name, is a hip photographer of interiors.

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 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).

Vide derives from the Old Norse word víðir, referring to the willow tree, which gives the name a peacefully and willowy quality.

Unknown but eminently usable choice, especially for Jewish parents, with lovely meaning.

A handsome nature name – and an intriguing alternative to Willow – that is also found as a rare English surname.

A Ukrainian nature name with a history of use in the US among the Amish community.