Compilation of W names

Waverley

Waverley is a feminine name derived from English place names, originally meaning "meadow of quivering aspens" from Old English roots. The name gained literary recognition through Sir Walter Scott's…

Wellesley

English

"the farm amonst the willows"

Even if you'd like your daughter to attend the venerable women's college, don't saddle her with this pretentious British surname.

Wendolen

Wendolen is a feminine name with Germanic origins, derived from the elements 'wend' meaning 'to wander' and 'lind' meaning 'gentle' or 'soft.' It's a rare variation of the more common Wendeline or…

Wesley

English

"western meadow"

Wesley, the long-standing classic boy name that has never dipped below the Top 200, is popular again — this time for boys and girls. The shared sounds with Leslie — which was once a masculine name…

Wilderose

English

"wild rose"

Variant of Wildrose

Willamina

Variation of Wilhelmina, German

"resolute protection"

Classic Wilhelmina is still the dominant form of this name, but the more intuitive, streamlined Willamina is rising alongside it. The phonetic spelling eliminates some of Wilhelmina's bulk, taking it…

Willoughby

English

"farm near the willows"

With Willow and Willa becoming more popular for girls, surname-name Willoughby could be a more unusual alternative. Its full form sounds appropriate for both genders, but can be shortened for girls…

Winola

German

"charming friend"

Native-American feel via similarity to Winona.