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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. Toine96%
  2. Camie96%
  3. Clancy96%
  4. Simonet96%
  5. Jolynn96%
  6. Jonell96%
  7. Reena96%
  8. Clemente96%
  9. Hela96%
  10. Hobart96%

Bottom 10

  1. Anakin42%
  2. Elon42%
  3. Tequila43%
  4. Leeroy46%
  5. Vanya46%
  6. Tysony47%
  7. Bucky47%
  8. Brocky47%
  9. Tys47%
  10. Kals48%

Love potential for Wil

Top 10

  1. Bail96%
  2. Bails96%
  3. Bay96%
  4. Mammie96%
  5. Netta96%
  6. Bradlee96%
  7. Lawanna96%
  8. Tedd96%
  9. Tore96%
  10. Salva96%

Bottom 10

  1. Kain42%
  2. Clinty42%
  3. Sven42%
  4. Vanya42%
  5. Luc42%
  6. Alaric42%
  7. Clintie42%
  8. Kalle42%
  9. Elon42%
  10. Ocean42%

Professional potential for Wil

Top 10

  1. Donielle96%
  2. Eilene96%
  3. Janise96%
  4. Simran96%
  5. Lindell96%
  6. Chesley96%
  7. Kareen96%
  8. Calum96%
  9. Carlyn96%
  10. Damir96%

Bottom 10

  1. Zan42%
  2. Rius42%
  3. Anakin42%
  4. Ris42%
  5. Khaleesi42%
  6. Dary42%
  7. Eris42%
  8. Daryo42%
  9. Pari42%
  10. Mav42%

Crush potential for Wil

Top 10

  1. Ludie96%
  2. Lillyann95%
  3. Ammie95%
  4. Teddie95%
  5. Honey95%
  6. Tamala95%
  7. Kiah95%
  8. Miyah95%
  9. Clemmie93%
  10. Coralee92%

Bottom 10

  1. Shawny42%
  2. Nes42%
  3. Aggie42%
  4. Johno42%
  5. Shaw42%
  6. Arny42%
  7. Sani42%
  8. Werner42%
  9. Juanito42%
  10. Juancho42%
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