Willy
WIL-ee
Popularity
#4405
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
4,026
Peak Year
#69 in 1993
First Recorded
1884
Style
Vintage, Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A diminutive of William, which is of Germanic origin meaning 'resolute protector'.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Willy Brandt
German statesman and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
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