The name Willie is a girl's name meaning "resolute protection".

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Willie is one of the adorable boyish nicknames newly fashionable for girls, rarer than Billie. It definitely makes the somewhat-fearsome Wilhelmina more fun and approachable.
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The -ie spelling separates the name from Free Willy and Willy Wonka. Wilhelmina "Willie" Scott is the female lead character in <em>Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom</em>, played by Kate Capshaw.

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The name Willie is currently ranked #1000 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #54 in 1909. It is currently rising in popularity. Willie is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

The name Willie is a boy's name of German origin meaning "resolute protection".

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There have been many great Willies (Mays, Nelson, Wonka), but a boy with this name could never ever go to England. Most people will also assume it is short for the more traditional William, which might be the best avenue for achieving this nickname.

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The name Willie is currently ranked #998 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #11 in 1910. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in WILLIE, WILLIE, and WILLIE. Willie is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

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