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Willis

Pronunciation: [ w-IHL-ihs ]

Girl Name #71,229 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

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

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

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#71,229
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Wil Wiy Wilie Willie

Also a Boy Name

Willis is also used as a boy name, ranked #2686.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Willis

Is Willis a boy or girl name?
Willis is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #71229. As a boy name, it is ranked #2686. Willis is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Willis?
Willis is pronounced w-IHL-ihs.
How popular is the name Willis?
Willis is currently ranked #71229 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Willis?
Common nicknames for Willis include Wil, Wiy, Wilie, and Willie.
Is Willis a common or rare name?
Willis is an uncommon name, ranked #71229 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Willis

Willis is a girl name .

Is Willis a boy or girl name? Willis is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #71,229 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,686. Willis is more commonly used as a boy name.

Willis is currently ranked #71,229 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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

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

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