Willy Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

Willy Name Details

Willy is a diminutive form of the name William, which is derived from the Germanic name Willahelm. The name Willahelm is composed of the elements 'wil', meaning 'will' or 'desire', and 'helm', meaning 'helmet' or 'protection'. Therefore, the name Willy carries the meaning of a strong-willed warrior. It gained popularity as a nickname for William and later became used as a given name on its own.

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