Willy
resolute protector or will-helmet (Germanic via English)
Willy is a english / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 395, with 17,918 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
resolute protector or will-helmet (Germanic via English)
Willy is an English diminutive of William, originating from the Germanic name Wilhelm. It entered the Philippine naming pool prominently during the American colonial period and remains a familiar standalone or pet name.
Diminutive form of William, which derives from the Germanic name Wilhelm, composed of elements meaning 'will, desire' and 'helmet, protection'.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently given directly as a legal first name in the Philippines, though also used as a nickname for William, Wilfredo, or Guillermo. Often spelled interchangeably with 'Willie'.
Related forms
- Willie English
- William English
- Guillermo Spanish
- Wilhelm German
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Willy with common surname pairs
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Willy is the given name. The full name is Willy + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Willy a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Willy is number 395, with 17,918 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.