Willy name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: March 16th, 2024

Gender: Boy

Origin: Old High German, Germanic, English and Old English

Usage: English, German, Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish and Icelandic

Pronunciation: wi(l)-ly

Meaning: Resolute Protector, Will and Helmet

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What does Willy mean?
Variations of Willy
How popular is Willy?
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Similar Names to Willy
Famous People Named Willy
Lists having Willy

What does Willy mean?

Meaning of Willy is Resolute Protector, Will or Helmet came from Old English, English, Germanic and Old High German chiefly used in Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, German, Danish, Icelandic and English is bestowed upon both sexes.

Willy is derivation of Guillaume. Guillaume is variation of long standing and well-liked William. Guillaume is French equivalent of Wilhelm. Also Guillaume is French form of Willihelm. Meaning of Guillaume is Helmet, Composition and Desire is rooted from Old High German and Germanic.

Willy is a shortened form of Willis. Willis is English cognate of William. Also Willis is English form of Will. Meaning of Willis is Son of will, Brave and Helmet is originated from Old English and Germanic.

Willy is short version of Wilson. Wilson is variation of persistent and admired William. Wilson is English form of William. Persistent and Admired Wilson is used substantially in English and Tamil, Wilson means "Will-helmet and Son of Wil" has origin in German and Old English.

Willy is abridged form of Wilfred. Wilfred is English and German cognate of Wilfried. Wilfred means Resolute and Desire has origin in Old High German and Germanic. Willy is shortened form of Wilton.

Outstanding and Ever lasting Wilton came from Old English language, meaning of Wilton is "Spring, Stream and Tun and From the Farm by the Spring". Willy is abridged form of Wilbur.

Wilbur is variant of persistent and popular Wilbert. Wilbur means Desire, Fortress and Dearly Loved Stronghold has its origin in Old High German and Germanic. Willy is English and German cognate of Names Containing the Name Element Vill.

Willy is celebrated on the 10 of January.

How do I pronounce Willy?

wi(l)-ly is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Willy.

Variants of Willy

Villa, Ville, Sevilla, Wille

Names that rhyme with Willy

How popular is the name Willy?

Willy is a popular name in France given to over 18550 babies in 119 years. When at its peak in 1973, 803 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 89th position.

In addition to that, the moniker has been in the top 100 baby names 3 times Willy is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1884 and was able to reach the top 1000 names.

In 1896, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 900 on boy names chart when 70 babies were named Willy. There are over 3856 babies that have been given the name Willy in United States.

Willy is a rare baby name in Belgium, chances of it being still in use are very slim since it isn't seen since 2005. However things change on global perspective, Willy is extremely popular in DR Congo where every 1 in 700 have the name.

Also the baby name is popular in Germany, Philippines, Burundi, Uganda, Madagascar, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru, Rwanda, Haiti, Bolivia, Tanzania, Cameroon, Congo and Malawi. At least, 510000 people globally have been given the name as per our estimate.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2018	2974	39
2017	3969	26
2016	3965	26
2015	3579	30
2014	3147	35

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Willy in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	1892	1556	7712	3130
	219	35	30	0

What numerology tells about Willy?

Relax, no one is forcing you to do things as other people do it. You attract wealth and successful people with your charisma. Don't make work your priority. Learn how to trust people more. Romantic relationships are definitely not your thing. You don't think twice before making a decision. You lack adventure. You are sensitive, humane and compassionate by nature. Being in a relationship is hard for you because you are all about variety.

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Famous people named Willy

Willy Spühler, Swiss politician
Willy Matheisl, photographer living in Deggendorf, Bavaria
Willy Burmester, German violinist
Willy Burkhard, Swiss composer
Willy Lauwers, professional cyclist
Willy Hess, German violinist and violin teacher
Willy Hess, Swiss musicologist, composer
Willy Voet, Belgian sports physiotherapist
Willy Kyrklund, Finnish Swedish-speaking author
Willy Meyer Pleite,
Willy Naessens, well known industrialist in Belgium
Willy Schärer, Swiss middle-distance runner
Willy Ustad, Norwegian novelist
Willy Burgdorfer, American scientist born and educated
Willy Vande Walle, Belgian academic, author

Willy Kohlmey, German athlete
Willy Lages, German chief of the Sicherheitsdienst
Willy Cheruiyot Kipkirui, long-distance runner from Kenya,
Willy Kan, popular and promising female apprentice jockey
Willy Reetz, German painter
Willy Gordon, Swedish sculptor and artist
Willy Puchner, Austrian photographer, artist, painter and author
Willy Kalombo Mwenze, retired long-distance runner
Willy Zumblick, Brazilian painter born in Tubarão
Willy Gilbert, Norwegian sailor
Willy de l'Arbre, Belgian sailor
Willy Oskar Dressler, German writer on art and interior decoration
Willy Roggeman, Belgian writer and jazz musician
Willy Hufschmid, Swiss field handball player

Willy Gysi, Swiss field handball player
Willy Schäfer, Swiss field handball player
Willy Bandholz, German field handball player
Willy Rampf, German car engineer
Willy Komen, Kenyan runner
Willy Kaiser, German boxer
Willy Fischler, theoretical physicist
Willy Brandt, German statesman
Willy Messerschmitt, German aircraft designer and manufacturer
Willy Russell, English dramatist, lyricist and composer
Willy Pogany, prolific Hungarian illustrator of children's and other books
Willy Ley, German-American science writer, cryptozoologist
Willy Millowitsch, German stage and TV actor and the director of the 'Volkstheater Millowitsch'
Willy Claes, former Belgian politician

Willy van de Kerkhof, Dutch former footballer who played as a midfielder
Willy Sagnol, former French international footballer
Willy Bach, Baron Bach, British Labour member of the House of Lords
Willy Caballero, Argentine professional footballer
Willy Mairesse, Formula One and sports-car driver from Belgium
Willy Mason, American singer-songwriter
Willy Vandersteen, Belgian creator of comic books
Willy Taveras, Dominican former professional baseball player

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