Guillemette

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Guillemette has a few potential meanings, depending on the source. Some say it's a variation of William, which means "resolute protector". Others say it's derived from the Germanic name Willa, meaning "desire". Lastly, some sources suggest it's simply a diminutive form of the name Guillaume, which is the French version of William.
Popularity
Guillemette is a very rare name outside of France, where it has only been used sporadically in recent years. There are no official rankings available for this name in other countries, so it's difficult to gauge its popularity globally.

cartoon of the name Guillemette
Cartoon of Guillemette

Guillemette Name meanings & History

The name Guillemette has a few potential meanings, depending on the source. Some say it's a variation of William, which means "resolute protector". Others say it's derived from the Germanic name Willa, meaning "desire". Lastly, some sources suggest it's simply a diminutive form of the name Guillaume, which is the French version of William. Variant of Guillaumette. A known bearer of this name was the French noblewoman Guillemette of Neufchâtel (1260-1317). Guillemette is most commonly used in France, where it has a long history and is still occasionally given to baby girls. It's also occasionally used in other French-speaking countries or by parents who want to honor their French heritage.

Zodiac Sign of Guillemette: Gregarious Gemini,Go-getter Virgo

Synonyms of Guillemette:

G: Gregarious,Go-getter,Goof-off,Genuine

U: Unity,Understanding,Universality,Undermining,Utopia

I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate

L: Luscious,Liaison,Legal,Lovely,Lazy,Lover,Languid

E: Enlighten,Expressive,Exaggerate,Environment,Enliven,Entertain

M: Mommy,Memory,Mushy,Memorabilia,Maternal,Manipulative,Mother

T: Talkative,Testy,Tacky,Touchy,Tireless,Truth,Doubting Thomas

Guillemette is:

  • a Modern name
  • a Nerdy name
  • a Rough name
  • a Serious name

Famous People

There aren't many famous people with the name Guillemette, but there have been a few notable figures in French history and literature with the variant spelling "Guillemette de Laubespine".

Related Names to Guillemette

Guillaume, William, Willa, Wilhelmina, Giselle, Gabrielle, Camille