Willi

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Willi is a diminutive of the name William, which means "resolute protector".
Pronunciation
VI-lee
WIL-ee
Popularity
Willi is not currently ranked in the top 1000 names in the United States or in many other countries. However, it may still be a popular name among families with a German or Nordic background.

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Willi Name meanings & History

Willi is a diminutive of the name William, which means "resolute protector". Diminutive of Wilhelm. Willi is typically used as a nickname for William, but it can also be used as a standalone name. It is a popular name for both boys and girls in Germany and other Germanic countries.

Zodiac Sign of Willi: Willful Leo

Synonyms of Willi:

W: Wishful,Willful,Wonderment,Wonderful,Wild

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

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

Willi is:

  • a Common name
  • a Mature name
  • a Urban name

Famous People

Willi Brandt (former chancellor of Germany), Willi Münzenberg (German communist politician), Willi Boskovsky (classical violinist and conductor).

Related Names to Willi

William, Liam, Wilma, Wilhelmina, Will, Wilbur, Willow.

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