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Wilhelmina
German and Dutch, feminine variation of Wilhelm
"resolute protection"
Wilhelmina might once have been condemned as a clunky relic best left in the past, but a steadily increasing number of parents are dusting it off for their 21st century babies. A reasonably popular…
Will
Will as a feminine name represents an interesting gender crossover from its traditional masculine usage. Typically a diminutive of William (meaning 'resolute protector'), Will has occasionally been…
Willabella
Willabella is a feminine name that blends the Germanic name element 'wil' meaning 'will' or 'desire' with the popular feminine suffix '-bella' meaning 'beautiful.' This elegant compound name carries…
Willabelle
Willabelle is a charming feminine name combining the Germanic element 'wil' (meaning will or desire) with the French-derived suffix 'belle' (beautiful). This compound construction emerged primarily…
Willard
Willard as a feminine name is quite uncommon, as it is traditionally a masculine name of Germanic origin. It derives from the Old German elements 'wil' meaning 'will' or 'desire' and 'hard' meaning…
Willette
Willette is a feminine name with French origins, derived from the Old German name Wilhelm, meaning "resolute protector" or "determined guardian." It emerged as a diminutive form of Wilhelmina, the…
Willia
Willia is a feminine name that serves as a variation of the more common Wilhelmina or a feminine form of William. Derived from Germanic roots, the elements 'wil' meaning 'will' or 'desire' and 'helm'…
Willie
Diminutive of Wilhelmina or Willa, feminine forms of William, German
"resolute protection"
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. The -ie spelling…
Williebelle
Williebelle is a charming feminine name that combines the familiar Willie (a diminutive of William, meaning 'resolute protector') with the Southern belle-inspired suffix 'belle' (meaning 'beautiful'…
Williemae
Williemae is a feminine compound name combining the elements 'Willie' (a diminutive of William, meaning 'resolute protector') and 'Mae' (a traditional feminine middle name derived from May,…
Willodean
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…
Willoughby
English
"farm near the willows; willow town"
With Willow and Willa becoming more popular for girls, surname-style Willoughby could be a more unusual alternative. Meaning "farm near the willows" or "willow town", depending on how you interpret…
Willowdean
American invented name
"willow tree + valley"
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…
Wilmette
Wilmette is an unusual feminine name likely derived from a place name, most notably the village of Wilmette in Illinois, which was named after Antoine Ouilmette, a French-Canadian fur trader. As a…
Wilson
Winley
English
"wooded meadow"
An English surname originally denoting someone living near a farmstead in the forest. Makes a sweet and unusual addition to the -ley name family.
Winslet
English surname and place-name
"Wynn's channel or stream"
Winslet is one of a legion of surnames newly considered fair game as first names. The inspiration may be British star Kate, but she's not the only reason parents are attracted to Winslet, one of…
Winslow
English
"friend's hill"
Cool and contemporary, yet gentle and easy-going, Winslow blends the elements of other stylish choices, including Willow, Marlow, Winnie, Winter, Sloane, and Elowyn. Its most famous namesake is…
Wonder
English word name
"surprise mingled with admiration"
Wonder is a lovely quality for a modern virtue name. With ethereal word names like Dream and Love rising fast in the charts, Wonder feels right at home. Australian singer, Sia, used it as a middle…
Wylene
Wylene is a feminine name with American origins, likely derived as a feminine form of Wylie or a variation of names like Eileen with a distinctive 'W' beginning. Emerging in the early 20th century,…