Female and male first names beginning with the letter “W”..

WESTYN

Male

Distinctive Welsh name meaning "guest" or "stranger", reflecting Wales' inclusive spirit and reminding us to welcome newcomers.

WESTYN

Female

Uncommon English name derived from the Middle English word 'west', meaning west direction. It was traditionally given to children born in western England and has evolved to gain popularity in various English-speaking countries. Today, it's considered a unique and distinctive choice with a strong connection to its historical roots.

WESTYNN

Male

Modern name of unknown origin, often associated with the English word 'west' symbolizing new beginnings, or with strength and resilience inspired by Welsh names.

WETA

Female

Weta, of Maori origin, means "goddess of fire" and signifies warmth, light, and life-giving sustenance.

WETONA

Female

Native American female given name of Cherokee origin, meaning 'evening star', symbolizing guidance, protection, and good fortune.

WETZEL

Male

Unique German given name meaning "little weasel", brought to America in the 18th century by German immigrants like Johannes Wetzel.

WEYLAN

Male

Distinctive given name of unknown origin and meaning, possibly derived from the Welsh name Dylan or inspired by other names like William.

WEYLAND

Male

Uncommon English name derived from Old English elements 'wíg' (war) and '-land' (land), translating to "land of battle" or "strife's land.

WEYLEN

Male

Distinctive Scottish given name derived from the Gaelic surname MacWhaid, meaning "son of Whead.

WEYLIN

Male

Rare male given name of uncertain origin but believed to be Scottish, possibly derived from "Mac Fhionnlaigh" meaning "son of the fair-haired one.

WEYLON

Male

Unknown origin and has no widely accepted meaning or history, making it a rare and unique choice.

WEYLYN

Male

Distinctive Welsh name derived from "gwylan," meaning "seagull," associated with strength, nobility, and intelligence, popular among early Welsh royalty like Prince Weylin ap Gruffudd.

WEYLYN

Female

Uncommon Welsh given name derived from 'gweithio', meaning work or industry, reflecting diligence and hard work. It has historical ties to medieval Wales and remains unique today.

WEYMAN

Male

Rare American given name with uncertain origins, possibly derived from the Welsh Huwman meaning "He-man" or "hero.

WEYMON

Male

Uncommon American name derived from Wayne ('wagon maker') and Amon ('friend'), meaning 'friendly wagon maker'.

WEYMOUTH

Male

Unique English given name derived from the Old English words "wīm" meaning "bend or curve" and "-mūþ" meaning "mouth of a river". It translates to "mouth of the river that curves", referring to the town Weymouth in Dorset, England.

WEZLEY

Male

American origin name derived from Wesley, meaning 'western meadow', with a modern variant spelling for a personalized touch.

WHALEN

Male

Uncommon yet distinguished given name of Irish origin, derived from the ancient surname O'Fálain, meaning 'wolf'.

WHALEY

Male

Uncommon English given name derived from the Old English word 'hwael', meaning 'whale'. It was originally used as a surname for those involved in whaling or living near coasts with whale sightings. Despite its rare usage today, Whaley has a unique charm due to its historical and marine-related origins.

WHARTON

Male

English male given name derived from the Old English word 'hwart', meaning 'spear'. It was initially used as a surname before becoming a given name.

WHEATON

Male

English surname derived from 'whetstan,' meaning 'stone for whetting' or 'whetstone.' It originated in Norfolk during the early medieval period and has since spread globally.

WHEELER

Male

English surname of occupational origin, derived from the Middle English word "wheel," meaning wheel, originally given to someone who worked with wheels such as a wheelwright or cooper.

WHEELER

Female

The name Wheeler has English origins, signifying "wheel maker" or "cartwright," derived from an occupational surname for those who made wheels for carts or carriages in the Middle Ages.

WHELAN

Male

Whelan: An Irish surname of Gaelic origin meaning "descendant of the brilliant or fair-haired one".

WHELEN

Male

Rare but distinct Irish origin name derived from Ó Faeláin, meaning "descendant of little wolf," symbolizing strength and courage.

WHENDY

Female

Distinctive and unique name of unknown origin, possibly a variant spelling of Wendy popularized by J.M. Barrie's character Wendy Darling in "Peter Pan".

WHILMA

Female

Unique Scandinavian name derived from the Old Norse word 'hildr', meaning 'battle' or 'war'.

WHISKEY

Female

Irish name derived from 'uisce beatha,' meaning 'water of life', reflecting its historic association with Irish culture and craftsmanship.

WHISKEY

Male

Distinctive name with Irish roots, meaning "water of life" and originally associated with the traditional alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash.

WHISPER

Female

English given name derived from the verb 'whisper', conveying softness and mystery.

WHIT

Male

English name derived from the Old English word "hwit," meaning "white." It was traditionally used as a nickname for people with fair hair or complexion, and can also be a short form of Whitney or Whitfield. Popular in the Middle Ages and Victorian era, it's now unisex but remains uncommon today.

WHITAKER

Male

Rare English surname with a rich history, derived from 'whit', meaning white or fair-haired, combined with '-aker', denoting association.

WHITAKER

Female

Whitaker, of English origin, means "wide spear" and has evolved from being primarily a surname to a unique given name in American culture.

WHITE

Male

English origin, derived from the Middle English word 'white', meaning light in color or bright. It was historically used as both a surname and given name among Anglo-Saxon settlers in England during the 5th century.

WHITELAW

Male

Distinctive Scottish name derived from 'Whitelees,' combining 'white' and 'meadow.'

WHITENY

Female

Whitney is an English female given name meaning "from the white meadow" or "white island".

WHITFIELD

Male

Unique English male given name derived from Old English elements "hwit" (white) and "feld" (field), meaning "white field".

WHITFORD

Male

English name derived from Old English words 'hwic' meaning 'wych elm' and 'ford' signifying a river crossing. It originally referred to locations with wych elms near fords, later evolving into both given names and surnames.

WHITLEE

Male

Unique American name created by actress and author Whitney Dismukes for her character in the TV series "Passions.

WHITLEE

Female

Rare English female name derived from Whiteley, an occupational surname for wool fullers, meaning "white meadow.