Boys Names Beginning With W
- Westin
Origin:
Spelling variation of Weston, EnglishMeaning:
"western town"Description:
A spelling variation of Weston most associated with the Westin hotel chain. To avoid looking like an advertisement, we think it’s best to stick with the more traditional spelling.
- Wolfie
Origin:
Diminutive of Wolfgang, GermanMeaning:
"traveling wolf"Description:
A domesticated take on Wolf, if the animal name is too ferocious for your liking. Wolfie has never charted as a given name in the US, but that may soon change now that Wolf names are of interest following Kylie Jenner's baby name change.
- Walden
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"valley of the Welsh"Description:
Walden is a recent entrant to the en-ending boys' names trend, a name that summons up placid images of Thoreau's two-year stay contemplating nature near Walden Pond.
- Willie
Origin:
Diminutive of William, GermanMeaning:
"resolute protection"Description:
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.
- Wolfhart
Description:
Wolfhart is a strong Germanic masculine name combining 'wolf' (the animal) and 'hart' meaning 'brave,' 'strong,' or 'hardy.' This powerful compound name dates back to medieval Germany, where animal-inspired names were common and conveyed desirable traits like courage and resilience. The wolf held significant symbolism in Germanic cultures, representing loyalty, protection, and warrior qualities. Wolfhart remains extremely rare in modern usage, primarily appearing in German-speaking regions or among families with strong Germanic heritage. The name carries distinctive old-world character and might appeal to parents drawn to names with explicit meanings, historical depth, or connections to Germanic folklore and mythology. Its bold, unmistakable nature makes it a statement name with ancient roots.
- Woodson
Origin:
English surnameMeaning:
"from Woodsome"Description:
Despite its -son ending, Woodson is not a patronymic surname (although it would be a great choice for the child of a Woody or Woodrow). People with the surname Woodson have ancestors from Woodsome, a town in West Yorkshire, England. Woodsome means "place at the houses in the wood," from the Old English æt wudu-hūsum.
- Wild
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Asking for trouble.
- Weaver
Origin:
Occupational nameDescription:
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 such as Cooper and Parker to au courant ones like Archer to occupational hotties of the future, including Booker and Sayer.
- Willing
Origin:
English and German surnameMeaning:
"son of Willa; son of Wille"Description:
Likely to be construed as a virtue name (a nice one, at that!), even though Willing is a traditional surname with both English and German roots. As an English name, Willing is a patronymic form of Willa. In German, it's a patronym from Wille, a variation of Ville, which is related to William.
- Wales
Origin:
Place nameDescription:
Place names for boys are few and far between; this one would make a singular choice. Prince William of Wales uses this as a surname when required, as in his military life; Jimmy Wales is the entrepreneur behind Wikipedia, Clint Eastwood played the eponymous character Josey (!) Wales in the 1976 The Outlaw Josey Wales.
- Wing
Origin:
Chinese surname, meaning unknownDescription:
A common Chinese surname that made the Top 1000 in 1881.
- Willy
Origin:
Diminutive of WilliamDescription:
See WILLIE.
- Woodland
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"wooded place"Description:
Woodsy names for boys are hotter than ever, so we wouldn't be surprised if Woodland gets picked up by unique baby name hunters in the coming years.
- Woodford
Origin:
English and Scottish surnameMeaning:
"from the ford in the woods"Description:
Woodford is a vintage surname name that rejoined the charts in 2022 thanks to the recent trend of woodsy names for boys. You can take your pick of two stylish nicknames: Ford or Woods.
- Winley
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"wooded meadow"Description:
An English surname originally denoting someone living near a farmstead in the forest. Makes an attractive and unusual addition to the -ley name family.
- Wille
Origin:
Variation of Ville, Finnish and SwedishMeaning:
"resolute protection"Description:
Alternate form of Ville, also seen as a surname.
- Wood
Origin:
English word nameDescription:
Actor Wood Harris, best known for his role as Avon Barksdale in The Wire, brought this one into the lexicon. Wood is Harris's nickname -- his real name is Sherwin David -- but it's the name he's exclusively known by. And it fits right in with the current hot trend for woodsy names for boys.
- Wonder
Origin:
English word nameDescription:
Not all words work as baby names, but Wonder would transition seamlessly.
- Wildfire
Origin:
English nature nameMeaning:
"destructive, fast spreading fire over bush or woodland"Description:
A blazing name, connoting speed and recklessness, this might sound interesting in theory but insensitive perhaps in reality. It might be a cool name for a particularly fast moving pet, however.
- Welcome
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"welcome"Description:
Virtue name popular with the Puritans, with a warm and welcoming sound. It was used for a minor character in To Kill a Mockingbird.