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Wills

Boy Name day: June 8 In French: Bill
Wills is a short form of William: on birth records it is written William (4,159,492 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the William page. Also a short form of Willie, Willow.
Origin: Germanic. Meaning: Resolute protector / will-helmet.
William derives from the Germanic Willahelm, joining 'wil' (will, desire) and 'helm' (helmet, protection), and was introduced to England by William the Conqueror.

Name day for Wills

June 8

Why this day? Wills is a short form of William, and shares its name day.

Wills is celebrated in the United States and Brazil on June 8.

The story of the name Wills

Wills is a short form of William. It keeps its origin (Germanic) and meaning — resolute protector / will-helmet, and shares its name day, June 8.

On birth records, Wills is rarely written as such: the Willss are Williams (4,159,492 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the William page. Wills is also a short form of Willie, Willow.

Frequently asked questions about Wills

What does Wills mean?

Wills is a short form of William, which means resolute protector / will-helmet.

When is Wills's name day?

June 8, together with William: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Wills a name in its own right?

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

Wills's profile

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

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Wills

Top 10

  1. Karla96%
  2. Kevan96%
  3. Alonza96%
  4. Neil96%
  5. Cris96%
  6. Valarie96%
  7. Maureen96%
  8. Bill96%
  9. Laurie96%
  10. Marsha96%

Bottom 10

  1. Andree43%
  2. John43%
  3. Therese48%
  4. Terri48%
  5. Lourdes48%
  6. Barbara48%
  7. Terrie48%
  8. Teresa48%
  9. Theresa48%
  10. Teri48%

Love potential for Wills

Top 10

  1. Woody96%
  2. Janey96%
  3. Pattie94%
  4. Teddy94%
  5. Alphonso94%
  6. Lonnie94%
  7. Ginny93%
  8. Juliann92%
  9. Dwaine92%
  10. Janet91%

Bottom 10

  1. Karl42%
  2. Moira42%
  3. Lee43%
  4. Dirk47%
  5. Hal47%
  6. Janis49%
  7. Audie49%
  8. Deidre49%
  9. Joycelyn51%
  10. Caryl51%

Professional potential for Wills

Top 10

  1. Toney96%
  2. Connie91%
  3. Constance91%
  4. Barton89%
  5. Regena88%
  6. Lawerence88%
  7. Phillip88%
  8. Philip88%
  9. Phil88%
  10. Jacquelyne88%

Bottom 10

  1. Georgette42%
  2. Mikki42%
  3. Unknown42%
  4. Gay42%
  5. Paulette42%
  6. Sid42%
  7. Deidre42%
  8. Lolita44%
  9. Jimmy45%
  10. Dori45%

Crush potential for Wills

Top 10

  1. Mike96%
  2. Sandi96%
  3. Nancy96%
  4. Coleen96%
  5. Shelly96%
  6. Valerie96%
  7. Wayde96%
  8. Anita96%
  9. Dave96%
  10. Shirlene96%

Bottom 10

  1. John42%
  2. Constance42%
  3. Roberta42%
  4. Connie42%
  5. Andree42%
  6. Martha42%
  7. Karl43%
  8. Joseph44%
  9. Joesph44%
  10. Barbara45%
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