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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
Popularity CommonFrequentUncommonRareAll

Friendship potential for Wills

Top 10

  1. Aletha95%
  2. Reva94%
  3. Reba94%
  4. Maud93%
  5. Maxine93%
  6. Bobbye93%
  7. Vivian93%
  8. Effie93%
  9. Gladys93%
  10. June92%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth42%
  2. Ruthie42%
  3. Erna45%
  4. Inez47%
  5. Agnes47%
  6. Hildegarde47%
  7. Bernadine49%
  8. Bertie49%
  9. Gussie52%
  10. Dorcas52%

Love potential for Wills

Top 10

  1. Jeanette91%
  2. Jeannette91%
  3. Mammie91%
  4. Ludie91%
  5. Nannie90%
  6. Lettie90%
  7. Vivian89%
  8. Marylee89%
  9. Claudette89%
  10. Doris88%

Bottom 10

  1. Iona46%
  2. Sybil46%
  3. Freeda48%
  4. Sibyl48%
  5. Ione48%
  6. Ouida49%
  7. Neoma50%
  8. Alice52%
  9. Hellen52%
  10. Alyce52%

Professional potential for Wills

Top 10

  1. Addie93%
  2. Ruthann90%
  3. Augustina88%
  4. Eleanor86%
  5. Bette86%
  6. Bettye86%
  7. Bessie86%
  8. Bettie86%
  9. Elnora85%
  10. Lenore85%

Bottom 10

  1. Idella42%
  2. Lola42%
  3. Lulu42%
  4. Tillie43%
  5. Minna45%
  6. Ila46%
  7. Letha46%
  8. Mazie47%
  9. Fairy47%
  10. Rubie47%

Crush potential for Wills

Top 10

  1. Gladys96%
  2. Vincenza96%
  3. Charline96%
  4. Susie96%
  5. Betty96%
  6. Darline96%
  7. Nannie96%
  8. Madie96%
  9. Shirley96%
  10. Rhoda96%

Bottom 10

  1. Hildegarde42%
  2. Bertie42%
  3. Erna42%
  4. Ruth42%
  5. Ruthie42%
  6. Agnes42%
  7. Inez42%
  8. Alberta45%
  9. Norma47%
  10. Annie50%
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