Willye Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English, Old German
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Willye is a variant spelling of the name Willy, derived from the English name William meaning 'willful protector'.
Meaning of the Name Willye
Willye is a variant spelling of the name Willy. It is derived from the English name William, which means 'willful protector' or 'resolute guardian'. The name Willye has origins in Old German and is commonly used as a feminine given name. It can also be seen as a diminutive or nickname for William.
Popularity of the Name Willye
The popularity for the name Willye peaked in popularity in the year 1923 with 15 births, which ranked number 4,488 out of 9,540 unique names for that year. Willye had the most female births in 1923 with 15, which ranked number 2,366 out of 5,739 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Willye
Popularity of Willye by State
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