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Willard

Pronunciation: [ w-IHL-erd ]

Girl Name #48,970 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Willard is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced w-IHL-erd.

Parents who love the name Willard often also consider Willie, Winifred, Winnie .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#48,970
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Wil Wiy Wilie Willie

Also a Boy Name

Willard is also used as a boy name, ranked #3004.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Willard

Is Willard a boy or girl name?
Willard is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #48970. As a boy name, it is ranked #3004. Willard is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Willard?
Willard is pronounced w-IHL-erd.
How popular is the name Willard?
Willard is currently ranked #48970 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Willard?
Common nicknames for Willard include Wil, Wiy, Wilie, and Willie.
Is Willard a common or rare name?
Willard is an uncommon name, ranked #48970 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Willard

Willard is a girl name .

Is Willard a boy or girl name? Willard is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #48,970 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,004. Willard is more commonly used as a boy name.

Willard is currently ranked #48,970 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Willard include Wil, Wiy, Wilie, and Willie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Willard include Willow, Willa, Willamina . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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