Willie

Girl's name

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

Meaning Driven, protection
Origin English
U.S. births in 2023 6 Rising
Peak year 1919

Appears In These Collections

Names Starting With W

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton - Blues singer
  • Willie O'Ree - First black NHL player

Sisters for Willie

Girl names closely related to Willie

Jakayla Tamekia Lakeshia Marguita Lashunda Essie Mamie Shemeka

Brothers for Willie

Boy names closely related to Willie

Sammie Tylan Jarvis Demetric Khyson Dalvin Jamarion Jadarius

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Willie

Bill Billie Billy Billye Guillermo Liam Will Willa

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