Female and male names starting with the letter "W" .

Rare American male given name derived from the English occupational surname Wilkinson, which means 'from the willow meadow' or 'by the willow clearing'.

William is a Germanic name meaning "resolute protector," derived from Old German words "will" and "helm".

Rare African American name, possibly derived from Germanic Wilhelmina or a blend of William and Maria/Margaret, with no widely accepted meaning.

Rare English given name of unknown origin and meaning, potentially linked to Scottish names Wilson or Williamson.

Rare yet meaningful Scandinavian male name derived from Vilhjalmr, interpreted as 'strong-willed protector'.

German-origin given name derived from "wil" (will/desire) and "helm" (helmet), meaning "strong-willed protector.

Uncommon English name derived from Old English Wilmar or Wilmer, meaning "famous by will.

American name created from Wilhelmina and Letta, blending German strength ('resolute protection') with Latin joy ('happy').

Rare English male name derived from Old English words "wil" (will or desire) and "mann" (man), translating to "strong-willed man".

Rare, unconventional name of unknown origin and meaning, often assumed to be a variant of William but without definitive evidence.

Rare Irish feminine given name meaning 'speckled or freckled', originating from the surname O'Ludhaidh, associated with an Irish noble clan known for red hair and fair complexions.

Unique, rare given name of unknown origin, bearing a touch of mystery and encouraging creativity.

Uncommon American name created by combining 'willow' and 'dene', signifying a meadow-like valley, evoking images of natural grace.

Willowdynne is an enchanting and unique given name of unknown origin, likely derived from 'willow' tree and Greek 'dynamis', symbolizing grace, power, and resilience.

Distinct Scottish name derived from MacWilliam, meaning 'son of William'. It reflects Germanic elements 'wil' (will or desire) and 'helm' (helmet or protection).

Willow is an English female given name derived from the Old English 'wilig', meaning 'willow tree', symbolizing flexibility and grace.

African given name of Yoruba origin, derived from Nigerian culture with no specific meaning but rich in historical significance.

Distinctive African American given name created by Alex Haley for his fictional character in the TV series "Roots." Despite having no explicit meaning, it has come to symbolize strength, independence, wit, and intelligence due to its association with the empowered character Willona Woods.

Rare, Scottish female given name derived from MacWilliam, meaning "son of William," which signifies "resolute protection" or "strong-willed warrior.

Rare but notable English given name, derived from the Old English 'wilgath', meaning 'willow tree'. It originally served as a medieval surname before evolving into a given name.

English name meaning "willow tree" or associated with the Old Norse god Odin, originally from the village of Willoughby in Lincolnshire, England.

English given name derived from the willow tree, symbolizing flexibility, adaptability, and resilience, popularized by celebrities like Willow Smith and literature such as "The Lord of the Rings".

English name derived from the willow tree, symbolizing gracefulness and flexibility, and associated with the Greek goddess Hecate.

Distinctive American female given name derived from 'willow,' symbolizing adaptability, flexibility, and resilience.

Modern, unique name blending 'Willow', inspired by the adaptable tree, with 'Grace', signifying elegance and poise.

Distinctive American given name created by combining Willow (representing adaptability and grace) and Mae (meaning 'greater' or 'warmth'), resulting in a unique yet meaningful moniker with no direct historical associations but rich literary references.

Unique English name composed of 'willow' and 'rose', symbolizing resilience, beauty, and a deep connection to nature.

English surname turned given name, derived from Old English 'wil', meaning 'resolute' or 'strong-willed'.

Scottish origin, derived from Old English elements 'wil' meaning 'will' or 'desire', and '-stone' meaning 'little' or 'protector'.

Rare German name derived from Willehad, meaning 'strong-willed warrior'.

Uncommon Latin-derived name from the Roman family name Villius, meaning "of or from the village".

Distinctively spelled German name derived from 'Wilhelm', translating to 'resolute protection'.

Unisex German name that means 'will' or desire, popularized worldwide during the late Middle Ages.

Distinctive African American given name coined in the early 20th century by Willye White's parents, a renowned jazz singer and actress. Its phonetic origin lacks traditional meaning but signifies African American heritage.

English masculine given name of Germanic origin derived from the elements "wil" meaning "will" or "desire," and "helm" meaning "helmet" or "protection." Thus, the name Willys means "strong-willed protection" or "resolute defense.

German-origin unisex name derived from "wil" meaning will and "helm" meaning helmet, signifying "resolute protection.

Germanic girl's name derived from the Old German word "wil", meaning 'will' or 'desire'.

Rare African American girl's name coined by Willis Richardson for his 1909 play 'The Broken Banjo', though its origin and meaning remain mysterious.

Distinctive American given name coined by Harper Lee for her 1960 novel "To Kill a Mockingbird". Its origin and meaning are uncertain, though it might combine Wilhelmina ("resolute protection") and Jean ("God is gracious"), suggesting grace through protection. Despite its rarity, Wilmajean is recognized as an unusual and memorable name with significant cultural importance in the Southern United States.

Latin-derived name, meaning 'willow tree,' symbolizing gracefulness, flexibility, and resilience.