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Willa

WIL-uh

Popularity

#423

stable

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

32,101

Peak Year

#889 in 2019

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A feminine form of William, from Germanic elements meaning 'resolute protector'.

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WilBillieWillow

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

  • Willa Cather

    Pulitzer Prize-winning American author

Nicknames

WilBillieWillow

Spelling Variations

WilmaWiletta

Similar Names

ClaraStellaHazelAudrey

Personality Traits

DeterminedProtectiveKindGentle

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