Willi
VIL-ee
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
144
Peak Year
#10 in 1958
First Recorded
1919
Style
Classic & Timeless, Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A diminutive of William, derived from the Germanic elements 'wil' (will, desire) and 'helm' (helmet, protection).
Numerology
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