Names with Willful character

Baby names that carry the quality of willful.

These names carry willful as a defining character quality — drawn from their etymology, history, and the people who've carried them. Open a profile for meaning, SSA trends, and feasibility — sort by score, rank, or momentum to narrow the list.

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• Thelma

  Greek

  84

  From Greek 'thelema' meaning 'will' or 'wish'. Popular in early 20th century America, possibly influenced by literary usage.

• Vili

  Norse

  62

  From Old Norse meaning 'will' or 'desire', associated with strength and determination in Norse tradition.

• Wilburn

  English

  42

  From Old English elements 'wil' (will, desire) and 'burne' (stream), meaning one who dwells by the stream of will.

Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024