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

Weaver is an English origin given name derived from an occupational surname for weavers in the textile industry.

Webb is an English surname derived from Old English words 'webbe' meaning 'weaver' or 'webba' referring to someone living near a riverbank.

Webber is an English given name derived from the occupational surname Webber, originally given to weavers or fullers in medieval England. It means 'to weave' and has historical ties to the textile industry.

The name Weber originates from Germany, derived from the Middle High German word "weber" meaning "weaver". Traditionally, it was given to those who worked in weaving or lived near mills. It may also have originated from the Old High German word "wæban" or the personal name Eberhard. In some cases, it could be an occupational name for a fuller. Today, Weber is found worldwide with notable figures like sociologist Max Weber and actress Barbara Weber.

Webster is an American given name derived from the Middle English occupational surname 'weaver'.

Wedson is an African name from the Makonde people meaning "born on Wednesday".

The name Wei, of Chinese origin, means "powerful" or "majestic", derived from the character "威". It's one of China's most common surnames, tracing back to the Spring and Autumn Period (771-476 BC).

Weikko is a Finnish name of Swedish origin, derived from Viktor meaning 'victory'.

Unique name of German origin, 'Weiland' means 'warrior land', reflecting its historic Germanic roots.

The Scottish name Weir originates from the Gaelic word 'uamh', meaning 'cave', and is associated with strength and resilience.

Welbert is a rare German-origin name derived from 'walh' meaning foreign/stranger, and 'berht' meaning bright/famous, popularized during the Middle Ages but now uncommon.

Welborn is an uncommon English given name derived from Old English elements, meaning "desiring a stream" or "having a will for a stream.

The name Welburn originates from Old English and Old Norse elements, meaning 'slain' or 'dead' combined with 'to burn'. It's believed to derive from a location near a burned stream or spring, or as an ornamental name translating to 'wild stream'.

Welby is an English given name derived from Old English 'Wælbeorth', meaning 'bright in battle'.

Welch is a distinctive given name of Welsh origin, signifying 'strength' or 'mighty', derived from the Welsh word 'gwell'. Traditionally used as a masculine name in Wales, Welch has been associated with powerful warriors and Welsh nobility throughout history.

Welcome is an uncommon English name meaning 'to warmly receive or greet,' originating from Middle Ages England as a nickname for hospitable individuals.

Welden is a rare English male given name whose origin and meaning are not clearly documented. It may be derived from the Old English words 'well' and 'den', translating to "valley by the spring", or it could be a variant spelling of the German name Waldemar, meaning "famous in battle". Despite its uncertain origins, Welden has gained popularity recently in fantasy literature and role-playing games.

Weldon is an English masculine given name derived from Old English 'wudu' meaning 'wood', and Norse 'Ulf' meaning 'wolf'.

Welford is an uncommon English given name derived from Old English words "wulf" (wolf) and "ford" (river crossing), conveying the meaning "river crossing where wolves live".

Welker is a German-origin name derived from "walh" (foreigner) and "-ric" (power), meaning foreign power or stranger's might.

Weller is an English surname derived from 'weller', meaning someone who lived near a well or spring, dating back to the mid-13th century.

Welles is an American given name created by film director Orson Welles, who chose it as his first name to distinguish himself from another student with the same middle name at his boarding school.

Wellesley is an English name derived from the town Wellesley in Suffolk, meaning "woodland spring," and associated with military prowess through figures like Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington.

Wellington is a Portuguese boys' name meaning "well" or "spring," traditionally given to those born near water sources believed to promote health and strength. It gained global recognition in the 19th century due to British military leader Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington's victory at the Battle of Waterloo. Today, it is used worldwide for both boys and girls, particularly in Portugal, Brazil, and English-speaking countries with historical ties to Britain.

Wellman is a distinct English given name derived from Old English words 'wel' (well or happily) and 'mann' (man), signifying 'happy man'.