Updated October 2026
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English, Scottish
"west land"
This Scottish surname is a fresh alternative to Weston or Westley.
English surname
"traveling wolf"
A feminist, literary choice that inevitably conjures writer Virginia.
Word name
"a desire or hope for something to happen; a thing that is wished for"
A whimsical word name associated with hopes and dreams, with fairy-tales and birthday candles, with wanting the best for someone, and potentially, with a wished for child. Reminiscent in style to the…
Diminutive of William, German
"resolute protection"
A once popular, now more quietly used name for boys, this William diminutive has potential as a "grandpa" style name for girls. With elements of Willa, Willow, and Iris, Willis was occasionally used…
"weapon used to beat and blog; to move fast; political official"
Is Whip in line with energetic names like Bolt and Dash or does it lean more towards the violent side with Gunner, Blade, and Shooter? Alternatively, is it an occupational name, associated with…
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…
German
A bold, historical name that's been quietly on the rise for boys in recent years, Wolfgang still sound unlikely for a girl. Derived from Old German, and associated with a roaming wolf, it has been…
Place name, Clackamas Chinook
"still, quiet water"
The name of a river and valley in the US state of Oregon, Willamette is a rare place option with potential. Originating from the name of a Clackamas village on the Columbia river, Willamette emerged…
English
"dweller at the white cliff"
Haitian-born rap superstar and humanitarian Wyclef ("Fugees") Jean has lent this name a powerful musical beat.
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…
"battle stone"
Dignified first name of poet W. H. Auden, less exposed than his currently stylish surname.
Occupational name
Weaver, which made an appearance as a first name on the U.S. Top 1000 in the late 19th century and then vanished, may rise again along with its occupational brethren, from already-popular choices…
American
"resolute protection + valley; resolute protection + high ranking priest; willow valley"
The Social Security Lists show this name to have been used throughout the 1920s and 30s especially in Southern states, where it likely appealed alongside Clarabel and Marigold. It feels part…
"farm near the willows; willow town"
Energetic Willoughby is a familiar last name, but, as yet, makes for a unique choice in the first spot. An unexpected way to get to popular short forms Will and Billy, Willoughby could make an…
English occupational name
"one who whistles"
A new entry in the fashionable occupational name category -- and a jolly job it must be -- with the added attraction of relating to the great early 20th century American artist James Abbott McNeill…
Scottish surname from a diminutive of William
William was such a popular name, thanks to the Conquerer, in early England that it gave rise to a range of nicknames, including the distinctly Scottish Wilkie. Heard mostly as a surname these days,…
Spelling variation of Wylie
Wylei exists because Corey Parker decreed it so: He gave his newborn son this variation of the classic surname more conventionally spelled Wylie or Wiley. The problem with the Wylei spelling is that…
Wrecker is a new entry to the newly trendy group of badass baby names -- names mostly for boys that sound wild (or Wilder) and summon the kind of kid that races around (Racer), breaking things…
"agreeable, lighthearted"
A sweet, modern descriptive name, with a wholesome and winning feel, Winsome means "appealing, fresh, simple, innocent" or "cheerful and lighthearted." Some may find it a little too cutesy, but with…
Spelling variation of Wisdom
Configuration coined by troubled former NBA star Jayson Williams for his daughter.