Willow Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Willow Name at a Glance

Name	Willow
Meaning	Slender;graceful. From the willow tree noted for slender graceful branches and leaves.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Willow Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Willow means “Slender;graceful. From the willow tree noted for slender graceful branches and leaves”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Willow Name Origin

Our database records Willow under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Willow a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Willow is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Willow

When considering Willow for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.