Female and male names starting with the letter "W" .
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WILDE
MasculineOscar Wilde's first name has Irish origins and means "God-spear" or "spear of God", while his last name, Wilde, derives from the Old Norse word "ville", meaning "wild".
WILDEN
MasculineRare Germanic name derived from 'wil', meaning 'wild' or 'untamed'.
WILDER
FeminineEnglish name derived from the Old English word "wyldor," meaning wild. It's now often associated with nature and adventure, though remains relatively uncommon compared to traditional names like William or James.
WILDER
MasculineAmerican given name of English origin, derived from the occupational or topographical surname Wilder, meaning 'wild animal keeper' or 'dweller near a wild area'. It gained popularity as a first name in America with no widely accepted meaning, but often associated with wildness or untamed qualities.
WILDON
MasculineRare, intriguing name of uncertain origin, potentially derived from Welsh 'Gwilym' (happily famous) or Old English 'wilddeor' (wild creature).
WILDRED
MasculineRare English name derived from Old English words 'wild' and 'countryside', conveying freedom and nature connection.
WILDRED
FeminineOld English name derived from 'wilde' (wild) and 'rēad' (counsel), meaning 'wild counsel'. It was famously borne by King Wildred of Sussex in the 7th century.
WILEEN
FeminineUncommon yet captivating Irish female name derived from Fionnula, meaning "fair shoulder-length hair". It gained popularity during the Middle Ages in Ireland and has been carried by notable figures like Lady Wileen FitzGerald of the Geraldine family.
WILELLA
FeminineWilella, of Germanic origin, signifies "strong-willed protection," derived from "wil" meaning will or desire, and "-helm" signifying helmet or protection.
WILEM
MasculineDutch name derived from Wihelmus, meaning 'strong-willed protection', first used in the Netherlands during the Middle Ages.
WILENA
FeminineWilena, of Greek origin, means "willow tree," symbolizing adaptability and resilience. In Greek mythology, Wilena was the nymph who cared for Hermes, reflecting her association with nurturing and protection.
WILENE
FeminineHebrew name meaning "grace" with biblical roots.
WILES
MasculineUncommon English given name derived from Old English 'wilisc', meaning 'willing' or 'desirous'.
WILESHA
FeminineElegant and graceful name of Igbo origin, meaning beauty or gracefulness.
WILETTA
FeminineDistinctive African-origin name created by Toni Morrison for her novel "Song of Solomon". It carries meanings of strength and uniqueness.
WILEY
MasculineAmerican given name of English origin, meaning "clever" or "sharp-witted," derived from the surname Wiley which was originally a nickname for someone with wit or intelligence.
WILEY
FeminineEnglish given name dating back to the Middle Ages, derived from the Old English word 'wīg' meaning 'war'.
WILFERD
MasculineRare German-derived male name meaning "strong-willed journey," first introduced via the medieval literary character Wilfer in "Guy of Warwick.
WILFORD
FeminineEnglish male given name derived from 'wile' (will) and 'ford' (river crossing), translating to 'at the will’s river crossing'. It originated as a medieval English surname before evolving into a given name.
WILFORD
MasculineEnglish male given name derived from "wil-ford," meaning "willow ford.
WILFRED
MasculineGermanic name meaning 'resolute peace'.
WILFRED
FeminineGermanic masculine given name that means 'desiring peace,' derived from the elements 'wil' meaning will or desire, and 'fred' meaning peace.
WILFREDA
FeminineRare but elegant female given name of Latin origin, derived from the male name Wilfred meaning 'peaceful ruler'.
WILFREDO
MasculineWilfredo is of Spanish origin, derived from the Germanic name Wilfred, meaning "desiring peace".
WILFRID
MasculineOld German name derived from "wil" meaning will or desire, and "frith" meaning peace; it signifies 'resolute in peace'.
WILFRIDO
MasculineUnique Spanish name derived from the German Wiþerik, meaning "powerful in wide realms".
WILFRIED
MasculineGermanic male given name that translates to "having or bringing peace through strength of will.
WILGUS
MasculineDistinctive given name of German origin, meaning "resolute protection" or "strong-willed warrior".
WILHELM
MasculineThe name Wilhelm originates from Germany and signifies 'resolute protection'.
WILHELMENA
FeminineRare German female name composed of 'Wilhelm,' meaning 'strong-willed warrior,' and '-ena,' a feminine suffix, conveying power and resolve.
WILHELMENIA
FeminineRare, German-origin female name derived from Wilhelmina, meaning 'resolute protection' or 'will helmet'. Popularized by Dutch Queen Wilhelmina, it signifies determination and strength.
WILHELMINA
FeminineGerman-origin feminine name meaning 'resolute protection' or 'strong-willed helmet', popularized during medieval Germany and later globally by royalty like Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands.
WILHELMINA
MasculineGermanic name meaning "resolute protection" or "famous warrior", popularized by Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands (1890-1948).
WILHELMINE
FeminineFeminine German name meaning "resolute protection in love", popularized by the House of Hohenzollern, with variations used throughout history and across cultures.
WILHELMINIA
FeminineRare yet striking German female name meaning "resolute protectoress," derived from Wilhelm with the feminine suffix "-ia." It carries historical significance, notably borne by Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands and Countess Wilhelminia von Bode.
WILHEM
MasculineGerman name derived from 'Willhelm', meaning 'strong-willed protection'.
WILHEMENA
FeminineUnique and elegant name of German origin, derived from elements 'wil' meaning 'will' or 'resolution', and 'helm' meaning 'helmet' or 'protection'. It translates to "strong-willed protection" or "staunch defender".
WILHEMENIA
FeminineRare, exotic German female name derived from Wilhelm meaning 'resolute protection', with '-enia' added to create 'having the spirit of Wilhelm'.
WILHEMINA
FeminineUnique German name meaning "little strong-willed warrior.
WILHO
MasculineUnique Finnish male name derived from the word 'wilho', meaning 'willow', symbolizing adaptability and strength.