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This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is feminine; and the first letter is W.
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Willine f Dutch (Rare), English (Rare)
Dutch and English cognate of Guillaumine or Guillemine. Also compare Willette.
Williswinda f Medieval German
A dithematic name formed from the name elements willo "will, desire" and swind "strong".
Willmott f Cornish (Archaic)
Variant of Wilmot, which in Cornwall survived the Middle Ages as a strictly feminine name.
Willo f English
Variant of Willow.
Willolfa f Medieval German
Feminine form of Willolf
Willona f American (South, Rare), Popular Culture
Variant of Wilona. Willona Woods is a character from the 1970s TV show 'Good Times'.
Willowmae f English (Modern, Rare)
Combination of Willow and Mae. According to the SSA, Willowmae was given to 5 girls in 2018.
Willox m & f English
Transferred use of the surname Willox.
Willsa f Various (Rare)
Rarer form of Wilsa and possibly an extended form of Wil.
Wilmadeen f English (American)
The meaning of the name is unknown.
Wilmadeene f Popular Culture (Modern)
A combination of Wilma and Dean. Wilma Dean "Deanie" Loomis is a main character of the 1961 movie Splendor in the Grass... [more]
Wilmarie f Afrikaans, South African, Spanish (Caribbean), English (Rare)
Either a combination of names beginning with Wil-, such as Wilma, Willem or Wilfredo, and Marie or a feminine form of Wilmar... [more]
Wilmary f Spanish (Caribbean), English (Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Combination of names beginning with Wil-, like William or Wilfredo, and Mary... [more]
Wilmarys f Spanish (Caribbean)
Either a combination of names beginning with Wil-, like William or Wilfredo, and -mar, from names beginning in that pattern, e.g. María, or Wilmar suffixed with -ys (compare Wilmary and Wilmarie).
Wilmette f English (Rare)
An elaborated form of Wilma ending in -ette
Wilmie f Dutch
Dutch diminutive of Wilma.
Wilmotta f Cornish (Archaic)
Latinized form of Willmott.
Wilnelia f Spanish (Latin American)
This given name is predominantly found in Latin America. Seeing as it is fairly common in especially Latin-American countries for parents to give their child a name that is a combination of their own names, this name is probably a combination of a name starting with Wil- (such as Wilberto and Wilfredo) with a name that contains -nel- (such as Cornelia, Nélida and Tusnelda).... [more]
Wilomena f German (Rare)
Rare— and “American”— variant of Wilhemina
Wilsa f Brazilian, Spanish (Caribbean, Rare), Indonesian (Rare)
Cognate of Willa. Possibly also used as a feminine form of Wilson.
Wilsie f & m English (American, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Possibly a feminine diminutive form and masculine diminutive of Wilson.
Wilsonia f Obscure
Its a feminine form of Wilson. Notable bearers are Wilsonia E.D. Cherry, the deputy director of the Educations Program and Sonia Sanchez, born Wilsonia Benita Driver, a writer of many formats and a professor.
Wiltrudis f Germanic (Latinized)
Latinized form of Wiltrud. This was borne by a 10th-century saint who was the wife of Berthold, Duke of Bavaria.
Wimarca f Medieval English
Medieval English adaption of the Old Breton unisex name Wiuhomarch.
Wimol f & m Thai
Alternate transcription of Wimon.
Wimolrat f Thai
Alternate transcription of Wimonrat.
Wimolsiri f Thai
Alternate transcription of Wimonsiri.
Wimolwan f Thai
Alternate transcription of Wimonwan.
Wimon f & m Thai
Means "chaste, pure, clean" in Thai.
Wimonrat f Thai
From Thai วิมล (wimon) meaning "chaste, pure, clean" and รัตน์ (rat) meaning "gem, jewel".
Wimonsiri f Thai
From Thai วิมล (wimon) meaning "chaste, pure, clean" and ศิริ (siri) meaning "glory, splendour".
Wimonwan f Thai
From Thai วิมล (wimon) meaning "chaste, pure, clean" and วรรณ (wan) meaning "colour, tint".
Win f Sioux
Means "woman" in Lakota or another Sioux language.
Wina f African, Nigerian
means gift of God
Wina f Indonesian, Thai
Indonesian variant of Vina as well as the Thai form.
Winatha f American (South)
American English regional name (Appalachian).
Wiñay f Quechua
Means "eternal" in Quechua.
Wiñaya f & m Aymara
Means "eternal" in Aymara.
Wincãta f Kashubian
Feminine form of Wincãt.
Wincencja f Polish (Rare)
Feminine form of Wincenty.
Wincenta f Polish
Feminine form of Wincenty.
Wincentyna f Polish
Feminine form of Wincenty.
Winda f American (Rare, Archaic)
Probably a variant of Wenda.
Winda f Indonesian
Possibly from Sanskrit विन्द (vinda) meaning "finding".
Windah f Indonesian
Variant of Winda.
Windreaka f African American (Modern, Rare)
Likely an invented name. Extremely rare.
Windy f English
Often a diminutive of Wi- names such as Wilhelmina and Winifred.
Winegarde f Medieval French, Medieval English, Medieval German
Derived from Old High German wini meaning "friend" and Old Saxon gard, Old High German gart meaning "enclosure, protection; yard, garden".
Winegilde f Medieval French, Medieval English, Medieval German
Derived from Old High German wini meaning "friend" and Proto-Germanic *geldą meaning "reward, gift, money".
Wineke f Dutch, West Frisian
Feminine form of Wine.
Winell f English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Probably a rare spelling of Wynelle.
Winema f Indigenous American
Means "chief" or "woman chief" in Modoc. Name borne by a Modoc woman who served as an interpreter during the Modoc War.
Wineva f English (American, Rare), American (South, Rare)
This name has been in occasional use in the U.S. since the 19th century, particularly in the area of Missouri and Iowa.... [more]
Winghaid f Germanic
The first element comes from vinga, which is probably derived from viga "battle" or Old High German wîg "warrior" - but this is not certain. If vinga isn't derived from either of those two, then its meaning is lost... [more]
Wingtrud f Germanic
The first element comes from vinga, which is probably derived from viga "battle" or Old High German wîg "warrior" - but this is not certain. If vinga isn't derived from either of those two, then its meaning is lost... [more]
Wini f English
Variant of Winnie.
Winifer f Spanish (Caribbean), Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
A famous bearer is Dominican volleyball player Winifer Fernández (1995-).
Winifried m & f German
German form of Winifrid.
Winigard f Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from Old High German wini "friend." The second element is derived from gardan "to hedge in, to enclose, to fence in" or from Gothic gards "house, garden, (court)yard."
Winika f Maori
From the Maori name of Christmas orchids (Dendrobium cunninghamii), a type of orchid that is endemic to the New Zealand. This name could also be written as Te Winika, which means "the Christmas orchid".
Winit m & f Thai
Means "train, practise" or "govern, administer" in Thai.
Winitrud f Germanic
Means "strong friend", derived from Old High German wini "friend" combined with þruþ "strength."
Winkie m & f English (Rare)
Either a diminutive for names starting with W or ending with the -ine sound, or its transferred use of the surname Winkie.
Winn m & f English (American)
Variant of Wynn.
Winna f History (Ecclesiastical)
Alternate name of Saint Wuna.
Winnamine f Literature
Name of one of the characters in Tamora Pierce's books Trickster's Choice and Trickster's Queen.
Winnaretta f English (Rare, Archaic)
Perhaps intended to be a Latinate form of Winifred. It was borne by Winnaretta Singer (1865-1943), an American heiress.
Winner m & f English (Modern, Rare)
From the English word "winner".
Winnet f American (Archaic)
Diminutive of Winifred used in 18th- and 19th-century America.
Winney f English
Variant of Winnie.
Winni f & m English
Variant of Winnie.
Winnica f Polish
Polish city or meaning vineyard
Winnifer f American (Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Possibly a combination of Winifred and Jennifer, or a variant of Gwenhwyfar.
Winola f English (American, Rare), English (Canadian, Rare)
Probably after Lake Winola in Pennsylvania.
Winry f Popular Culture (Rare)
Possibly a diminutive of Winifred. Winry Rockbell is a character in the 'Full Metal Alchemist' anime and manga, though in that case, the etymology is unknown.
Winsom m & f English (Rare)
Variant of Winsome.
Winsome f English, Jamaican Patois
From the English word meaning "charming, engaging", derived from the Old English roots wynn "joy" and sum.
Wint f Burmese
Means "to spin cotton" in Burmese.
Winta f Amharic, Tigrinya
Means "desire, dream gift" in Amharic and "need" in Tigrinya.
Winteria f English (Rare)
Elaboration of Winter.
Winterina f Obscure
Elaboration of Winter.
Winterrose f English (Rare)
Combination of the English words/names, Winter and Rose. There is also a flower called winter rose.
Wintjiya f Indigenous Australian, Pintupi
Of Australian Aboriginal origin (Pintupi, to be precise), the meaning of this name is not yet known to me at the moment. A known bearer of this name is Wintjiya Napaltjarri (b. between circa 1923 to 1934), an Australian Aboriginal painter who also happens to be the sister of fellow painter Tjunkiya Napaltjarri (c... [more]
Wintra m & f English (Archaic), Anglo-Saxon, African American, English
Old English byname meaning "winter", originally given to a person with a frosty or gloomy temperament.... [more]
Wintrud f German
German short form of Winitrud.
Wintry m & f American (Rare, Archaic)
From the English word wintry, "suggestive or characteristic of winter; cold, stormy".
Wiolcia f Polish
Diminutive of Wioleta.
Wioletka f Polish
Diminutive of Wioleta.
Wiolka f Polish
Diminutive of Wiola.
Wiolunia f Polish
Diminutive of Wioleta.
Wiolusia f Polish
Diminutive of Wioleta.
Wipha f Thai
Means "splendour, ray, light, beauty" in Thai.
Wiqaa f Arabic
Means "shelter, shield, protection" in Arabic.
Wirara f Polynesian
Means "rainbow" in Gilbertese.
Wirawan f Thai
From Thai วิร (wira) meaning "brave, heroic" and วรรณ (wan) meaning "colour, tint" or "caste, class".
Wirdżiniô f Kashubian
Kashubian form of Virginia.
Wirenth f Literature
This is the name of a female Queen Dragon in the series Dragonriders of Pern by McCaffrey. A beautiful name, and very feminine sounding.
Wiress f Literature
Invented by author Suzanne Collins for her novel 'Catching Fire' and used as the name of District Three's female Quarter Quell tribute. As District Three produces electronics, her name is most likely an elaboration of the word wire, influenced by the feminine suffix -ess.
Wirgilia f Polish
Polish form of Virgilia.
Wirginia f Polish
Polish form of Virginia.
Wiriya m & f Thai
Means "perseverance, diligence" in Thai.
Wirszula f Medieval Polish
Medieval variant of Urszula.
Wiryadipura m & f Indonesian, Hinduism, Sanskrit
An Indonesian name probably composed of two Sanskrit words, Wiryadi (from Virya) and Pura.
Wirzchosława f Medieval Polish
Feminine form of Wirzchosław. This name was borne by a 12th-century Polish princess.
Wisa f Thai
Short form of Wanwisa.
Wisagund f Germanic
Derived from Old High German wîsan "to rule, to lead" (or from wîso "leader" or wîs "wise") combined with Old High German gund "war."
Wisai m & f Thai
Means "nature, disposition, character" in Thai.
Wisal f Arabic
Wisal is an Arabic name which is extracted from the word "صلة" (sila) which means realation or linkage... [more]
Wisama f Arabic
Feminine form of Wisam.
Wisani f Tsonga
Means "rest" in Xitsonga.
Wisconsin m & f American
Unisex name based of the American state.
Wisenna f Polish (Rare)
Allegedly derived from Old Polish wiśnia "cherry tree".
Wisgard f Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from Old High German wîsan "to rule, to lead" (or from wîso "leader" or wîs "wise"). The second element is derived from gardan "to hedge in, to enclose, to fence in" or from Gothic gards "house, garden, (court)yard."
Wisgonda f Dutch
Dutch form of Wisgund.
Wisgund f Germanic
Short form of Wisagund.
Wish m & f English
Meaning "a desire, hope, or longing for something or for something to happen". From Middle English wisshen, from Old English wȳscan ‎"to wish", from Proto-Germanic *wunskijaną ‎"to wish", from Proto-Indo-European *wun-, *wenh₁- ‎"to wish, love"... [more]
Wishy f Indian
Diminutive of Mehwish.
Wisi m & f Punu, African
Means "dawning" in Punu.
Wisia f Polish
Diminutive of Wisława and Wiesława.
Wisigard f Germanic
Variant of Wisgard. A famous bearer of this name is Queen Wisigard, a Frankish Queen who ruled in the 6th century.
Wisigarda f Germanic, History
Variant of Wisigard. Wisigarda lived in the 6th century AD and was the second wife of the Merovingian king Theudebert I.
Wiska f Kashubian
Diminutive of Wisława.
Wisnuningrum f Indonesian
Combination of Wisnu and Ningrum
Wisnuningsih f Indonesian
Combination of Wisnu and Ningsih
Wisnuwati f Indonesian
Combination of Wisnu and Wati
Wissal f Arabic
Means 'Communion in love'.
Wissem m & f Arabic (Maghrebi)
Alternate transcription of Wisam chiefly used in Northern Africa.
Wistrilde f Medieval French
Derived from Proto-Germanic *westrą "west" and Old High German hiltja "battle".
Wita f Sorbian
Sorbian cognate of Vita 1.
Witalia f Polish
Feminine form of Witalis.
Witashnah f Sioux
Means "virgin" from Lakota witȟáŋšna úŋ (wee-tahn-shee-nah) "to be a single woman, unwed woman, virgin".
Witburg f Germanic
Derived from the Old German elements witu meaning "wood" and burg meaning "fortress".... [more]
Witchuda f Thai
Means "lightning" in Thai.
Witla f Yiddish (?)
Presumably a (Polish?) Yiddish name, found in documents from the early 1800s regarding contemporary Yiddish-speakers in Poland.
Witolda f Polish
Feminine form of Witold.
Witosława f Polish
Feminine form of Witosław.
Witri f Indonesian
From Arabic وَتِّرِي (wattirī) meaning "uneven" or "sinewy, stringed".
Witta f Frisian (Rare), German (Rare)
Frisian hypocorism of uncertain origin and meaning. Current theories include a derivation from Old Saxon widu and Old High German witu "forest; wood". Folk etymology, however, likes to derive this name from Low German witt "white".
Witte m & f Low German, Dutch
Short form of names formed with the Germanic name element witu "wood, forest".
Wivien f Dutch (Rare), Flemish (Rare)
Dutch variant of Wivine. It is a more phonetical spelling of the name, as the French "ee" sound can be written as -ie- in Dutch.
Wivina f Medieval, Dutch (Rare), Flemish (Rare), Spanish (Rare), History (Ecclesiastical)
This name is best known for being the name of the Franco-Flemish abbess and saint Wivina of Groot-Bijgaarden (c. 1103-1170). She is known in modern French as Wivine de Grand-Bigard. After her lifetime, the usage of this name has mainly been in her honour.... [more]
Wivine f French (African), Walloon (Rare), Flemish (Rare), Dutch (Rare)
French form of Wivina. A known bearer of this name is the Congolese poet and political figure Kavidi Wivine N'Landu.
Wivineke f Dutch (Rare)
Diminutive of both Wivina and Wivine, as it contains the Dutch diminutive suffix -ke.... [more]
Wiwiana f Polish (Rare)
Polish form of Viviana.
Wiwina f Polish
Polish form of Vivina.
Wiwon m & f Thai (Rare)
Means "revelation" in Thai.
Wjara f Bulgarian (Germanized, Rare)
Variant transcription of Вяра (see Vyara).
Włada f Polish
Contracted form of Władysława.
Wlada f Russian
German transcription of Vlada.
Władisława f Kashubian
Kashubian form of Władysława.
Wladysus f Medieval Welsh
Meaning unknown, possibly and earlier variant of Gwladus
Włȧdźü f Vilamovian
Vilamovian form of Władysława.
Wlanchild f Medieval English
Possibly derived from Old English element wlanc meaning "pride" and Old Norse element hildr meaning "battle".
Wo m & f Chinese (Cantonese)
Cantonese Chinese form of 和 (see He).... [more]
Wodalgarta f Germanic (Rare)
From germanic elements wod "fury"(?) and gard, "enclosure".
Wóȟpe f New World Mythology
Etymology unknown. This was the name of a Lakota goddess of peace who was associated with falling stars.
Wolete Nagache f Ge'ez
Means "daughter of the King" in Ge'ez.
Wolfgunda f Medieval French
Derived from Old High German wolf "wolf" and gund "war, battle".
Wolfsindis f Germanic
Feminine name composed of the Old High German elements wolf "wolf" and sinþs "path".... [more]
Wol-gwang m & f Korean (Rare)
It means "Moonlight" in Korean.
Wolisława f Polish
Feminine form of Wolisław.
Wolke f & m German, West Frisian, East Frisian
Frisian short form of Germanic names that contain the Gothic element valdan "to reign" (practically the same as wald "rule"). It is known as a masculine name since the 15th century, and as a feminine name since the 20th century... [more]
Womi f Yakuur
My own
Won m & f Korean
Derived from (won) meaning "first, origin".
Won-ae f Korean
From Sino-Korean 媛 (won) meaning "beautiful woman" and 愛 (ae) meaning "love"
Won-a-pa-lei f Literature
Means "the girl with the long black hair" in the fictional language of the Native American tribe in American author Scott O'Dell's children's novel 'Island of the Blue Dolphins'. It is the 'common' name, or the name shared with others, of Karana (which is her 'secret' name) who is the young protagonist of the story.
Won-chae f Korean (Rare)
From Sino-Korean 媛 (won) meaning "beautiful woman" and 彩 (chae) meaning "colour". Other hanja can be used.
Wonder f & m English (American)
From the English word, "Wonder."
Wonderful m & f English (African, Rare), English (American, Rare)
It's been used, rarely, in the United States dating back to the 18th century.
Won-eun f Korean
From Sino-Korean 園 meaning "yard, garden; field," (won) 援 meaning "help, assist, aid" (won) or 媛 meaning "(beautiful) woman." (won) and 恩 (eun) "kindness, mercy, charity" 銀 (eun) meaning "silver" or 恩 (eun) meaning "grace, favour, gratitude"
Wongduan f Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai วงเดือน (see Wongduean).
Wongduean f Thai
Means "crescent" from Thai วง (wong) meaning "circle, round" and เดือน (duean) meaning "moon".
Wongduen f Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai วงเดือน (see Wongduean).
Wongel f Amharic
Amharic word for "gospel," commonly chosen by Christian families
Won-ji f Korean
From Sino-Korean 源 (won) meaning "root, source," 元 (won) meaning "beginning," 園 (won) meaning "yard, garden; field," 援 (won) meaning "help, assist, aid" or 媛 (won) meaning "beautiful woman." and 智 (ji) meaning "wisdom; knowledge", 知 (ji) meaning "to know; to be aware", 支 (ji) meaning "to support, to sustain", 鋕 (ji) meaning "to engrave; to record", 志 (ji) meaning "sign; mark"
Wonnapa f Thai
Ancient Thai/Siamese name for the sky.
Wonyoung f & m Korean
A famous bearier of this name, Jang Wonyoung from IZONE
Woo m & f Korean
Derived from the Korean Hangul 우 (woo/u) that can be the Korean Hanja 瑀 (woo/u) meaning "agate" or 俁 (woo/u) meaning "big; great" or 宇 (woo/u) meaning "whole world; universe; house" or 佑 (woo/u) meaning "help" or 又 (woo/u) meaning "again; also (affix)"... [more]
Woodnut m & f American (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Woodnut. Famous bearer is Woodnut S. Burr (1861-1952) who fought for women's legal right to vote in the US.
Woodsia f English (American)
Feminine form of Woods.
Woo-eun f Korean
Variant of U-eun
Woo-Hwan m & f Korean (Rare)
Variant transcription of Korean Hangul 우환 (see U-Hwan).
Wooi m & f Malaysian
Malaysian transcription of the Chinese character 伟 (wěi, see Wei).... [more]
Woojoo m & f Korean
Means "space," or "universe."
Wootonekanuske f Wampanoag
Meaning unknown. This is the name of Pocasset Wampanoag Native American Chief Weetamoo's younger sister.
Woo-yeon f & m Korean
From Sino-Korean 雨 (U) meaning "rain," and 妍 (yeon) meaning "beautiful". Other Hanja aslo can be used.
Wooyoung f Korean
From 雨 (u) meaning "rain," 佑 (u) meaning "help, assist" or 宇 (u) meaning "house," and 永 meaning "long, lengthy," 英 meaning "floral decoration; excellent, outstanding" or 榮 meaning "prosperity, glory,"
Wopke m & f Frisian
Diminutive of Wob or Wobbe
Woralak f Thai
From Thai วร (wora) meaning "excellent, distinguished, best" and ลักษณ์ (lak) meaning "characteristic, quality".
Woraluck f Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai วรลักษณ์ (see Woralak).
Woraluk f Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai วรลักษณ์ (see Woralak).
Woranuch f Thai
Means "good girl, beauty, miss" from Thai วร (wora) meaning "excellent, distinguished, best" and อนุช (anuch) meaning "(younger) sister".
Woranut f Thai
Alternate transcription of Woranuch.
Worawan f & m Thai
From Thai วร (wora) meaning "excellent, distinguished, best" and วรรณ (wan) meaning "colour, tint".
Worden m & f English (Rare)
Variant of Warden and rarely used as a feminine form. A known bearer was the American painter Worden Day (1912-1986).
Worralak f Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai วรลักษณ์ (see Woralak).
Worraluck f Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai วรลักษณ์ (see Woralak).
Worraluk f Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai วรลักษณ์ (see Woralak).
Worranuch f Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai วรนุช (see Woranuch).
Worranut f Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai วรนุช (see Woranuch).
Wórša f Sorbian
Upper Sorbian form of Ursula.... [more]
Worschila f German (Rare, Archaic), German (Silesian)
German spelling of Voršila, a Czech form of Ursula.
Worsila f Silesian
Cognate of Ursula.
Woršula f Sorbian, Literature
A form of Ursula found in Sorbian literature.
Wórta f Sorbian
Upper Sorbian variant of Worta.
Worta f Sorbian
Upper and Lower Sorbian variant of Orta.
Wortija f Sorbian (Archaic)
Upper Sorbian form of Dorothea.
Wosret f Egyptian Mythology
Means "the powerful".... [more]
Wowreena f Pashto
Means "white like snow" or "snow white" in Pashto, ultimately from واوره (wâwra) "snow".
Wowtā f Warao, Indigenous American
Wowtā is the Warao frog goddess.
Woya f Cherokee
Means "dove" in Cherokee.
Woyengiemi m & f Ijaw
Means "God is alive" in Ijaw.
Woyinbode f & m Ijaw
Means "God has come" in Ijaw.
Wrayanne f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Raeann, or a combination of Wray and Anne 1.
Wrenn f English
Variant of Wren
Wrenna f American (Rare)
Elaborated form of Wren. It coincides with Old English wrenna meaning "(male) wren".