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Winny
Winny is a feminine name with historical roots as a diminutive form of Winifred, which comes from the Welsh name Gwenfrewi, meaning 'peaceful reconciliation' or 'blessed peace.' It has also been used…
Winry
Japanese modern name, variation of Winifred
"friend of peace; blessed peacemaking"
The name of a character from Hiromu Arakawa’s Fullmetal Alchemist manga and anime series. She is a strong-willed teenage mechanic, who has consistently been ranked among the best female characters in…
Witney
Witney is a feminine name that originated as an English place name and surname before transitioning to personal use. It refers to a town in Oxfordshire, England, with the original meaning 'white…
Woddy
Woddy is an uncommon masculine name that likely emerged as a variant spelling of Woody, which originally began as a nickname for Woodrow or for someone with a connection to the woods. The unusual…
Woodey
Woodey is a masculine name of English origin, representing a variant spelling of Woody. Derived from the Old English 'wudu' meaning 'forest' or 'wood,' it emerged as a surname for people who lived…
Woodley
Woodley is a surname-turned-first-name with English origins, derived from Old English elements meaning "wood" and "clearing" or "meadow," literally describing someone who lived near a wooded…
Woody
Word name or diminutive of Woodrow, English
"row of houses by a wood"
While Woodrow is too forbidding, its nickname Woody is a bit cartoonish, as in Woody Woodpecker and the animated cowboy character in Toy Story. Woody also has a slang meaning that no teenage boy will…
Worley
Worley is a masculine name that originated as an English surname derived from a place name, combining Old English elements 'weor' (meaning dam or weir) and 'leah' (woodland or clearing) - essentially…
Worthy
English
"valuable"
Worthy joins the likes of Chosen, Wise, Noble, Merit, and Prosper: strong, virtuous word names that some may worry creates a level of self-entitlement, while others enjoy as reminders that their…
Worthy
English word name
"deserving"
A word name occasionally used for boys over the decades, and more recently for girls too, Worthy joins the likes of Sage, Merit, Chosen, and Brave. While some may see it as encouraging entitlement, a…
Wray
Old Norse
"dweller near the corner"
A locational surname turned rare first name, which would likely be misheard as the much more familiar Ray.
Wrenly
Variation of Wrenley, modern invention
"small songbird; wren's meadow"
Wrenley entered the charts back in 2013, inspired by rising word name Wren and names such as Hadley, Everly and Paisley. Now, it's a Top 150 choice, with spelling variations Wrenleigh and Wrenlee…
Wrigley
Surname name
A name that's long been popular for dogs on Chicago's North Side is now gaining traction among human babies. Wrigley Field is the Chicago Cubs' historic ballpark, originally named after the Wrigley…
Wrigley
Surname name
Wrigley is a fast-rising name for boys and girls right now in the US. You're unlikely to hear it outside of Chicago, though, as most of these parents are huge fans of the Chicago Cubs, who play at…
Wuendy
Wuendy is a feminine name that appears to be a creative spelling variant of Wendy. While Wendy itself was popularized by J.M. Barrie's play and novel "Peter Pan" (1904), where he essentially created…
Wyndy
Wyndy is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a creative spelling variation of Wendy. While Wendy was famously popularized by J.M. Barrie's 'Peter Pan' (1904), this distinctive spelling with…
Xachary
Xachary is a distinctive contemporary spelling variant of Zachary, a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'remembered by God.' This unique spelling substitutes the traditional 'Z' with an 'X,' creating a…
Xandy
Xandy is a modern, playful name that can serve as a unisex option, though it's more commonly used for girls. It likely originated as a diminutive or variation of Alexandra/Alexander, names derived…
Xitlaly
Hispanized form of Citalli, Nahuatl
"star"
Derived from the language of the Nahua people of Mexico and Central America, Xitlaly is a variation on Citalli, a sparkly name meaning "star".
Xoey
Xoey is a contemporary feminine name that offers a unique spelling variation of the more traditional Zoey. The distinctive 'X' beginning gives this name an edgy, modern appeal while maintaining the…