Will
Pronunciation: [ w-IHL ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Will first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 32 babies have been named Will in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Will is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #71,412 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #71,412
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"all, everything, noble"
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Hebrew via Old German origin
"pledged to God, God is my oath"
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About the Name Will
Will is a girl name .
Is Will a boy or girl name? Will is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #71,412 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,283. Will is more commonly used as a boy name.
Will is currently ranked #71,412 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Will include Willow, Willa, Wilhelmina, Wilder, Willamina . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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