By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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English, German
"son of Wilkin; resolute protection"
Wilkins is a surname style name, derived from Wilkin, itself a diminutive form of the strong classic William. Used quietly in the US across the 19th century, it may be one to consider if you want…
English, compound name
"resolute truth, desires truth; will of the spirt, phantom"
A mystical and intriguing choice that would feel at home in a fantasy novel or an ancient poem, Willavere may be considered a compound name, blending several different elements together, leading to…
English,"willow and ivy"
"willow and ivy"
Two popular botanical names hyphenated together, Willow-Ivy is rarer than Ivy-Rose or Lily-Rose, but gives a similar feel. Appearing in the England and Wales stats since 2017, a recent year saw it…
Literature, English
"resolute protection of the meadow; resolute protector of the church official"
A retro-sounding compound name with an earthy feel, Wilmadeene appears in the 1973 young adult novel, Deenie by Judy Blume. In the novel, the character explains how her mother was inspired to name…
Surname and place name, English
"the desired settlement; Wilhelm's estate"
A surname-style choice, in the same vein of Remington, Kingston, Lexington, and Montgomery, Wilmington is the name of various places in the UK and the US. The meaning is debated, with some sources…
Word name
"song of the wind"
Soft, melodic, and breezy, Windsong is a name that has been very occasionally used in the US (given to at least 27 people on record!) but it more likely appears as a surname, or as a whimsical…
Musical and breezy, Windsong is a Nameberry special, yet to see much real-life usage, but discussed among Nameberry users over on the forums. With the whimsical feel of Meadow, Wildflower, Winsome,…
Old English
"friend of peace"
While this may look like a contracted form of vintage girl name, Winifred, it is in fact an Old English masculine name in its own right. Borne by the 8th century monk and missionary St. Boniface, it…
English
"gift of joy; blessed peacemaking; white wave"
Winnavie has the endearing sounds of vintage Winnie, but the cadence of contemporary choices like Waverley, Everly, and Romilly. The exact etymology of the name is unknown, however, it may be related…
"friend's clearing"
Currently more popular for girls, Winsley could easily work as a unisex option, similar in sound to Winston and Finley. Literally meaning "Wine's clearing" and more figuratively meaning "friend's…
Alternative form of Winslow, English
"friend's hill"
Stylish and easy going Winslow is a surname-style choice and a place name that up until 2009 was predominantly, albeit quietly, used on boys. Now, it is a unisex option that currently leans feminine.…
Spelling variation of Winston, English
"friend's tow; joy stone"
A spelling variation of Winston that appears more often as a last name than as a given name.
English compound word name
An unexpected, descriptive, and whimsical word name, blending classic Rose with contemporary Winter. It's been appearing in the US stats since 2013 and is given to a small handful of girls each year.…
A whimsical word name, Wishmay could reflect the phrase "Wish I may" or alternativel, "May all your wishes come true" . It could then be connected with dreams, hopes, and fancies, adding to that…
English, Germanic
"westerly; wit, knowing"
An unusual surname-style name, Wister may be a spin on Wester ("westerly, one who lives in the west") or a play on the archaic word "wist", relating to "wit", "knowledge", and "awareness". Borne by…
Modern form of Wulfstan, English
"wolf stone"
An ancient name with a modern twist, Wolfstan comes from the Anglo-Saxon name Wulfstan. It maintains the power of its older form while feeling looking and feeling familiar and cool. Meaning "wolf…
Old English, Anglo-Saxon, "wolf secret"
"wolf secret"
A strong, historical name, Wulfrun combines the elements wulf ("wolf") and run ("rune, secret, lore") to give the slightly mystical meanings of "rune of the wolf" or "wolf's secret lore". It was…
"from the windy village"
Wyndham has proved a surprisingly fast rising choice for boys in the 2020s, probably thanks to American golfer, Wyndham Clark, who won both the Wells Fargo Championship and the U.S. Open in 2023. In…
Variation of Winslow, English
Traditionally used as a masculine name and a surname, Winslow began to climb the charts for girls in the 2010s, likely due to its similarity to Willow and Harlowe, and because of the sweet nickname…
Variation of Azalea, Rozalia, Zahra, or Zahara
"flower; rose; blooming, splendor, shining, brilliant; light"
Playful and contemporary but with a solid and international sound, Zahli may be considered a diminutive from a variety of names including the floral Azalea, Rozalia, and Rosalie, the Arabic Zahra,…
