Willy: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Willy – Meaning: resolute protector – Origin: Germanic (short form of William) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: WIL-ee


Willy is a Germanic (short form of William) boy's name meaning “resolute protector”.

Meaning & Origin of Willy

Meaning: Resolute protector.

Origin: Germanic (short form of William).

How to Pronounce Willy

Phonetic: WIL-ee   IPA: /ˈwɪli/

Popularity of Willy

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1884–2024.

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