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

Distinctive Native American name derived from the Cherokee word "wa'ati," meaning "small deer.

Captivating female name of African American origin, derived from the Swahili word "watishi," meaning wisdom. Popularized by Alice Walker's novel "The Color Purple," Watisha symbolizes strength and intelligence.

English surname of Welsh origin, derived from 'Watt' meaning 'small', introduced during the Norman Conquest in 1066. It has been passed down through generations and was popular among Welsh families migrating to England during the medieval period.

Walter: Traditional English given name of Germanic origin, derived from 'Walthari', meaning 'rule' (wald) and 'army' (heri), thus interpreted as 'ruler of the army'. Popular among English nobility historically, with notable bearer Walter Scott, a Scottish novelist and poet. Offers versatile nicknames like Walt, Wally, Waldo, and remains popular today, ranking among top 1000 boy names in several English-speaking countries.

English surname derived from 'wattes,' meaning "from the settlement of Watt," or less commonly, from Welsh 'Ap Huw.'

English origin, derived from the Middle English word "Wauton," which referred to a weaver or fuller. It also has ancient Scottish clan roots and may have originated as a nickname for someone clever or skilled, or as an Anglo-Norman name brought by the Normans during the Conquest of England in 1066. Throughout history, Watson has been present in various records and is associated with notable figures like Thomas Watson (1587-1647), a Puritan divine. Its popularity has grown due to its association with Dr. John H. Watson, companion to Sherlock Holmes in Arthur Conan Doyle's stories.

Rare Welsh name derived from Gwasgyn, meaning 'servant'. It was popular among medieval Welsh nobility and migrated to England in the 13th century.

Rare yet memorable English name derived from the Welsh 'Watkins', meaning 'little kin'.

Distinctive Scottish given name derived from the surname Watters or Waterston, translating to "settlement by the water.

Rare English male given name derived from the Old Norse word 'vættr', meaning 'cloth'.

Rare yet captivating English given name derived from the occupational surname Watts, meaning "from the place where wool is processed," reflecting its historical ties to the textile industry.

Rare yet significant Native American name derived from Potawatomi 'Waukonsha', meaning 'little water'.

Rare French given name derived from 'avalhin', an Occitan word meaning 'little wave'.

Wanda is a female name of Polish origin that means 'wayfarer' or 'traveler'.

Rare Welsh given name derived from 'gwylan', meaning seagull, popularized during the Victorian era.

Distinctive American girls' name coined by Zane Grey in his novel "The Driftin' Cowboy." Its meaning, derived from Native American or Welsh-English elements, is 'white/light' or 'Gwen-Eva,' respectively. Despite its rarity today, it gained popularity mid-20th century and was famously held by golfer Wauneta Greene.

Rare American female name derived from the Welsh male name Huw, meaning 'hawk'.

American name created by Zane Grey for his 1915 novel "The Rainbow Trail," with no specific meaning but recognized in some parts of the U.S.

Unique Hebrew name meaning 'unity' or 'connection', historically used among ancient Jews, though rare today.

Unique female name of African origin meaning 'one who brings light'.

Modern girl's name of recent origin, created as an alternative spelling of Wavelette, derived from the French word 'vague' meaning wave. It has gained popularity due to its appealing sound and association with water-related themes like fluidity and adaptability. Despite being new, it lacks historical figures or notable people named Wave, making it a completely original choice for parents seeking uncommon yet meaningful names. Its aquatic inspiration may appeal to those interested in marine life or water activities, while its phonetics lend themselves well to various nicknames such as Ava or Waive. Overall, Wave is a creative and modern name that evokes imagery of movement, grace, and harmony with nature.

Recently created unisex name inspired by the dynamic qualities of ocean waves.

Czech boy's name derived from the word "vável" meaning 'to wave', historically significant and associated with notable figures like Duke Wavel II of Bohemia and Prague Castle.

Captivating African name derived from Swahili 'wavuleni', meaning wave or sea, embodying fluidity, adaptability, strength, boundlessness, and freedom.

Unique Hawaiian name derived from 'wai' (water) and '-line', signifying a boundary related to water.

Distinctive male given name of English origin, derived from the Old English word "wæfer," meaning "wave.

Uncommon English given name derived from 'wæfel,' meaning 'wave-like' or 'rolling like waves.' It has been associated with historical figures such as Sir Walter Waefelie and appears in literature, like Charles Dickens' "The Pickwick Papers.

Uncommon English name derived from the Old English word "wæfelm", meaning 'wave' or 'billow', and was likely used by Anglo-Saxons during their dominance in Britain.

Unique Scottish given name derived from the Gaelic word 'Uabhar', meaning water, making its origin deeply rooted in nature.

Rare Welsh name derived from 'gwaedr', meaning 'to flow'. It honors legendary Welsh prince known for bravery and strategic prowess.

American name with origins in 'waveren' (to wander) and either 'Leah' or 'Lee', suggesting adventurousness and possibly Scottish heritage.

Uncommon English given name derived from Old English words 'waefre' (wave) and 'leah' (woodland clearing), translating to "the woodland clearing by the waves".

English name derived from the Scottish surname of the same origin, meaning "realm of waves" or "by the water". It was popularized by Sir Walter Scott's novel "Waverley" in 1814. Today, it's used as a unisex given name with a distinctive sound.

Scottish name derived from Waverley Abbey, meaning 'waves' or 'wavering'.

Latin-derived name meaning 'strong' or 'healthy', associated with waves due to phonetic similarity.

English given name with Scottish origins, derived from the estate of Waverley. Its meaning, "from the meadow by the river," reflects its scenic roots. Despite once being more common as a male name, it has gained popularity among females in recent times.

English given name originating from Scotland's Waverley town, meaning 'from the quayside' or 'beside the river'. Popularized by Sir Walter Scott's novel "Waverley", it remains uncommon yet distinctive today.

American-origin given name with mysterious beginnings but potential ties to water or nature; its popularity has grown recently despite lacking historical figures or notable bearers.

Uncommon first name of unknown origin and meaning, but its connection to water and waves lends it symbolic value related to fluidity and adaptability.

Uncommon, expressive African-origin unisex name meaning 'having a wavy appearance or pattern,' associated with fluidity and adaptability, popularized by recent celebrities like Wavyy Jones.