Willy

Willy Meaning & Origin

About Willy
The name "Willy" is a diminutive form of the name William, which originates from the Germanic elements "wil" meaning "will, desire" and "helm" meaning "helmet, protection." As a diminutive, "Willy" carries a similar meaning, representing a person who is determined, strong-willed, and protective. It is often used as a friendly and affectionate nickname for individuals named William.

🌍 Origin
✨ Name Variations
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Willy are male.

Willy Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
AL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
WA
πŸ”Š Soundex
W040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwΙͺli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('AL', 'FL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Willy in Braille

Here's how to represent Willy in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Willy in braille

How to Spell the Name Willy in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Willy using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Willy in sign language

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