Meaning: Will and protection; feminine form of William
The story
Willa is a compact feminine form of William. Its soft ending gives it a different rhythm from the longer Wilhelmina, while keeping the same name-family connection.
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In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
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Origins
Willa comes from English and Germanic.
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