Willy Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Willy Name at a Glance

Name	Willy
Meaning	Diminutive of William: Will-helmet. Famous Bearers: poet and playwright William Shakespeare (1564-1616) and William Wordsworth (1770-1850).
Origin	German
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Willy Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Willy means “Diminutive of William: Will-helmet. Famous Bearers: poet and playwright William Shakespeare (1564-1616) and William Wordsworth (1770-1850”. 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.

Willy Name Origin

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

Is Willy a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Willy

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