English

Willow

Pronounced WIL-ohShare

Meaning: Willow tree

  • Girl
  • Top 100
  • 2 syllables

The story

Willow is an English tree name with an older English vocabulary history. Its botanical meaning is direct, while grace or resilience are personal symbolic associations.

Nicknames

  • Wil
  • Lo
  • Willie
  • Wills

Popularity

Top 100

One of the 100 most popular names in the US.

Similar position in the latest US rankings

Style

Origins

Willow comes from English.

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