Willadeen

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). Either way, it has a willowy sweetness that deserves a comeback.

Pronounced WIL-ah-deen.

As of October 2026, Willadeen ranked #4845 in US births in 1933 SSA, peaked at #1408 in 1924.