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Wil

Girl Name day: January 10
Wil is a short form of Wilma: on birth records it is written Wilma (140,629 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Wilma page. Also a short form of Wilbur, Wilbert, Wilmer.
Origin: Germanic. Meaning: Resolute protection; from 'will' + 'helmet'.
Wilma is a short form of Wilhelmina, the feminine of Wilhelm (William), from Germanic 'wil' (will, desire) + 'helm' (helmet, protection).

Name day for Wil

January 10

Why this day? Wil is a short form of Wilma, and shares its name day.

Wil is celebrated in the United States and Brazil on January 10.

The story of the name Wil

Wil is a short form of Wilma. It keeps its origin (Germanic) and meaning — resolute protection; from 'will' + 'helmet', and shares its name day, January 10.

On birth records, Wil is rarely written as such: the Wils are Wilmas (140,629 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Wilma page. Wil is also a short form of Wilbur, Wilbert, Wilmer.

Frequently asked questions about Wil

What does Wil mean?

Wil is a short form of Wilma, which means resolute protection; from 'will' + 'helmet'.

When is Wil's name day?

January 10, together with Wilma: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Wil a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Wilma.

Wil's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Wil

Top 10

  1. Camie96%
  2. Jolynn96%
  3. Jonell96%
  4. Reena96%
  5. Hela96%
  6. Selmy96%
  7. Mini96%
  8. Loree96%
  9. Grayce96%
  10. Sylvie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tequila43%
  2. Kals48%
  3. Pepper50%
  4. Loli51%
  5. Zozo53%
  6. Haïli53%
  7. Viva53%
  8. Nov53%
  9. Novie53%
  10. Hail53%

Love potential for Wil

Top 10

  1. Mammie96%
  2. Netta96%
  3. Lawanna96%
  4. Jetty96%
  5. Ludie96%
  6. Penny-Pie95%
  7. Nance95%
  8. Katlynn95%
  9. Mellisa95%
  10. Penny-Pen95%

Bottom 10

  1. Arry44%
  2. Ary44%
  3. Kals44%
  4. Tequila44%
  5. Arwen46%
  6. Luni46%
  7. Louna46%
  8. Katee48%
  9. Simi49%
  10. Tala50%

Professional potential for Wil

Top 10

  1. Donielle96%
  2. Eilene96%
  3. Janise96%
  4. Simran96%
  5. Carlyn96%
  6. Kathyrn95%
  7. Natali94%
  8. Hermelinda94%
  9. Maryelizabeth94%
  10. Debbra94%

Bottom 10

  1. Khaleesi42%
  2. Ary42%
  3. Kals42%
  4. Arry42%
  5. Dada43%
  6. Adie43%
  7. Diam45%
  8. Stee45%
  9. Diamonda45%
  10. Mist45%

Crush potential for Wil

Top 10

  1. Ludie96%
  2. Lillyann95%
  3. Ammie95%
  4. Honey95%
  5. Tamala95%
  6. Kiah95%
  7. Miyah95%
  8. Coralee92%
  9. Shary92%
  10. Carie92%

Bottom 10

  1. Nes42%
  2. Aggie42%
  3. Iny42%
  4. Agnou42%
  5. Nénès42%
  6. Zee42%
  7. Hildegarde42%
  8. Drea42%
  9. Stance43%
  10. Connie-Bee43%
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