Willy
Pronunciation: [ w-IHL-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Willy first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 21 babies have been named Willy in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Willy is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,709 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #28,709
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Willy is also used as a boy name, ranked #4354.
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Old English origin
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Old Norse origin
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#28,700 in US
Old High German origin
"strong with a spear"
#28,542 in US
Germanic origin
"famous warrior"
#28,762 in US
Latin origin
"blessed, beloved"
#28,511 in US
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About the Name Willy
Willy is a girl name .
Is Willy a boy or girl name? Willy is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #28,709 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #4,354. Willy is more commonly used as a boy name.
Willy is currently ranked #28,709 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Willy include Wil, Wiy, Wiie, and Wilkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Willy include Willow, Willa, Willamina . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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