Names that start with W
313 different W-names were given to U.S. babies in 2025, and William led them with 10,552 newborns. Compare all 1,133 names on record by a single year, a recent range, or their complete history.
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1,133 of 1,133 W-names match
W-names in 2025
Showing 401–600 of 1,133
- WessieDiminutive of Wessa or the West, of uncertain originEnglish—
- WillyeProbably a feminine diminutive of William, meaning "resolute protection" or "helmet of willEnglish—
- WyethOf uncertain originEnglish—
- WyatteOf uncertain originEnglish—
- WilkieOf uncertain originScottish—
- WannettaPossibly a modern coinage, perhaps a blend of Wanda and the popular -etta suffix, or an elaborated form of WannaModern coinage—
- WilmonOf uncertain meaning, often considered a variant of Wilmot or a combination of Will and monEnglish—
- WyettOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Wynettaof uncertain origin, possibly a feminine form of Wynett or a variant of WinnettaModern coinage—
- WainoUnknown, possibly a variant of Waino, a Finnish name meaning 'wide river' or a diminutive of names containing 'wain'Scandinavian—
- Wyndellprobably a modern coinage, possibly a blend of names like Wynne and Dell, or an elaboration of WendellModern coinage—
- WhitniFrom the white islandEnglish—
- WenceslaoPossibly meaning 'greater glory' from Slavic elements 'ven' (greater) and 'slav' (glory), but the exact etymology is debatedSlavic—
- WaldaFrom the Germanic element 'wald' meaning 'rule' or 'power'German—
- WadellOf uncertain originEnglish—
- WillmerOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Wilmer or WilmarEnglish—
- WandraThe meaning is uncertainModern coinage—
- Wavieof uncertain originModern coinage—
- WeronikaTrue image, bearer of victory, or sacred imageSlavic—
- WilsieDerived from the English surname Wilson, meaning 'son of Will'English—
- WilkinsSon of Wilkin, where Wilkin is a medieval diminutive of WilliamEnglish—
- WirtOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Woodardof uncertain originEnglish—
- WilleyFrom the willow meadowEnglish—
- Wessleyfrom the western meadowEnglish—
- WilhemeniaFeminine form of William, meaning 'resolute protection'English—
- WaiOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- WilleanOf uncertain origin, possibly a feminine elaboration of WilliamEnglish—
- WillimOf uncertain originEnglish—
- WillodeneCompound name formed from Willow and the suffix -dene, suggesting a willow valleyModern coinage—
- WindelOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- WandaleeCombination of Wanda and the diminutive suffix -lee, likely meaning 'wanderer's meadow' or simply a blend of the two elementsEnglish—
- Walfredruler of peaceGerman—
- WallerOccupational surname for someone who built walls or lived near a wall, or a variant of WalterEnglish—
- WilladeneOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern coinage combining Willa or William with the suffix -deneModern coinage—
- WreathaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Waldineperhaps a feminine form of Wald, or a blend of Walda with the suffix -ineEnglish—
- WilmothOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Wrethaof uncertain originEnglish—
- WoodwardDweller at or near a wood or forestEnglish—
- Wilmontresolute protectionEnglish—
- Wyatof uncertain originEnglish—
- WaldronOf uncertain originEnglish—
- WanaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- WendalFriendEnglish—
- WitneyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- WelmaResolute protectorEnglish—
- WingDerived from the English word for a bird's wing, or possibly as a transferred use of a surnameEnglish—
- WongOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- WadieOf uncertain originArabic—
- WaynettaLittle wagon makerEnglish—
- WasimOne who is handsome or gracefulArabic—
- Wetzelson of WetzelGerman—
- WilhoOf uncertain originScandinavian—
- WyvonneOf uncertain origin, possibly a feminine variant of Yvonne or a modern coinage combining 'Wy-' with the popular suffix '-vonne'Modern coinage—
- WarnellPossibly a transferred use of an English surname, itself of uncertain originEnglish—
- WealthyRich, prosperousEnglish—
- WilliomOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- WyndiFanciful variant of Wendy, typically interpreted as 'friend' or 'wanderer'Modern coinage—
- Windaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- WacoOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- WelcomeA rare given name taken directly from the English word 'welcome,' expressing hospitality or greetingEnglish—
- WildonPossibly from an English surname derived from a place name meaning 'willow hill'English—
- WaunettaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- WilbaOf uncertain origin, possibly a diminutive of Wilhelmina or a feminine form of WilburEnglish—
- Wilmettaprobably a feminine elaboration of Wilma, itself a short form of Wilhelmina, meaning 'resolute protection'English—
- WilenePossibly a modern feminine form of William, meaning 'resolute protection'Modern coinage—
- WillettLittle Will, a diminutive of WilliamEnglish—
- WaneOf uncertain originEnglish—
- WenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- WilminaResolute protectionGerman—
- WenzelSomeone from Wenceslaus, meaning 'greater glory' or 'more glory'German—
- WoodruffWoodruff is a transferred use of an English surname, ultimately from a place name meaning 'woodland clearing' or perhaps 'wood ruff' (a plant name for sweet woodruff)English—
- WillfordFrom the ford near the willowsEnglish—
- WilliDiminutive and German variant of William, meaning 'resolute protector'German—
- WinfreyFriend of peaceEnglish—
- Wataruof uncertain originJapanese—
- WarnieDiminutive of Warner, from an occupational surname meaning 'warren keeper' or 'gamekeeperEnglish—
- WindieOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- WanedaOf uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- WendleOf uncertain originEnglish—
- WhittanyOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- Willeenoften considered a variant of Wilhelmina, meaning 'resolute protection'English—
- WillietteProbably a feminine diminutive of William, meaning 'resolute protection'English—
- WynoniaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- WilkinLittle Will, a diminutive of William, meaning 'resolute protector'English—
- WelbornFrom the Old English meaning 'spring stream' or 'well stream'English—
- Wladyslawof Slavic origin, meaning 'one who rules with glory' or 'glorious ruler'Slavic—
- WanellOf uncertain origin, possibly a blend of Wanda and Nell or a variant of WanetaModern coinage—
- WeldaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- WilmarieCombination of Wilma and Marie, thus derived from the Germanic element 'wil' (will, desire) and the Hebrew name Mary (beloved or bitter)Modern coinage—
- WahnetaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- WaltaThe meaning is uncertainGerman—
- WillmanResolute protector or helmet of protectionGerman—
- WeilandOf uncertain originEnglish—
- WinnaPossibly a short form of Winifred, meaning 'blessed peacemaking' or 'friend of peace'Welsh—
- WakelyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- WiattOf uncertain originEnglish—
- WinefredOf uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Welsh name Gwenfrewi, meaning 'blessed peace' or 'white wave'Welsh—
- Wladyslawaof uncertain origin, possibly derived from Slavic elements meaning 'rule' or 'glory'Slavic—
- WillysResolute protector, from the Germanic element 'wil' (will, desire) combined with 'helm' (helmet, protection), though this spelling is a variant of WillisEnglish—
- WintaOne who is desired or loved, from the Tigrinya word for 'desire' or 'love'African—
- WanonaWanona is likely a variant of Winona, meaning 'firstborn daughter' in DakotaNative American—
- WeberWeaver, one who weaves clothEnglish—
- Walsieof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Welsh names or a feminine form of WalshEnglish—
- WandyShort form of Wanda, possibly from Slavic 'vanda' meaning 'wanderer' or a German river name, but now used as an independent nameSlavic—
- WilletOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Welden—
- Webber—
- Wlliam—
- Wakeelah—
- Willisha—
- Wilbon—
- Willer—
- Wofford—
- Wasil—
- Wileen—
- Wymon—
- Wilburta—
- Willistine—
- Wandell—
- Wakisha—
- Wanette—
- Wilberth—
- Willies—
- Wister—
- Wynee—
- Wilgus—
- Willona—
- Willoh—
- Walburga—
- Wallice—
- Waver—
- Wilmore—
- Wale—
- Walaa—
- Wylodean—
- Wadsworth—
- Wiletta—
- Willadeen—
- Wanisha—
- Waqas—
- Winnell—
- Winny—
- Winterrose—
- Wang—
- Willella—
- Whittley—
- Weda—
- Wilena—
- Wah—
- Wyonia—
- Walida—
- Willmar—
- Wandalene—
- Wasyl—
- Wyolene—
- Warrene—
- Wayburn—
- Wetona—
- Wardie—
- Waynesha—
- Wentworth—
- Wenceslaus—
- Woodfin—
- Worthington—
- Wayna—
- Wojciech—
- Wimberly—
- Wyvonia—
- Walley—
- Warwick—
- Wilodean—
- Wydell—
- Walberto—
- Winniefred—
- Wonnie—
- Wyleigh—
- Wendoly—
- Winsor—
- Waheed—
- Whittni—
- Waclaw—
- Wathena—
- Welch—
- Wilmuth—
- Wannie—
- Wayneisha—
- Wendalyn—
- Weylon—
- Winnefred—
- Winsome—
- Wa—
- Waitman—
- Waden—
- Wanika—
- Weir—
- Winsten—
- Wylla—
- Wynnette—