What does the name Willie mean?

The name Willie means "Driven, protection".

What is the origin of the name Willie?

Willie is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 6 babies were named Willie in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Yes, Willie is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 6 ↗

All-Time Total: 123,325

Peak Year: 1919

Willie is a diminutive of the name Wilhelmina, which is of German origin and means "willful protector."

Girl names closely related to Willie

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Boy names closely related to Willie

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Names with similar meaning to Willie

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Births per year in the United States

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