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From whimsical to wild, there’s something here for everyone.
When it comes to unusual letters to start a name, “W” names aren’t as rare as “U” names. They also don’t stand out quite as much as “Z” names. Still, “W” names retain the cool and slightly unusual factor that both of those letters give the names they begin. In the top hundred names in the United States from the past hundred years, there’s nary a “W” name in sight for girls. So if you’re wishing for something slightly wild (but still completely winning) looking at a list of “W” names for girls could be a good place to start. Some of its rarity is due to the fact that, as far as letters go, “W” is a bit of a newcomer: There was no “W” in Latin, the root of all the romance languages, and so it didn’t come on the scene as its own letter until centuries after some of the other letters.
But it’s here now, and there are tons of really pretty girls’ names that start with W, ranging from classics, like Willa or Wendy, to more unusual names that you probably haven’t heard in a long time, like Wilhelmina or Winifred. Why not wander through the wondrous world of “W” names and see if any catch your fancy?
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Wilma
Once perhaps too associated with The Flinstones to use, Wilma is also due for a comeback—it lasted charted in 1973. It has Germanic origins and means “resolute protector.”
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Wanda
She won’t be old enough to watch A Fish Called Wanda for a while, but hopefully she’ll appreciate how funny that movie is once she comes of age. Appropriately, Wanda means “wanderer” or alternately, “shepherdess.”
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Whitney
This name has a cute, bubbly feel and can’t help but make you smile. From the museum to one of the most powerful singers ever to live, there’s some great things associated with this name. It means “white island.”
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Wynona
Also spelled “Winona,” this is the perfect name for your first child because it means “first-born daughter.” With two famous Wynonas (or Winonas) out there — country singer Wynonna Judd and actress Winona Ryder — no one is likely to have trouble pronouncing this “W” baby name.
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Wednesday
Maybe you love the idea of having an association with the Addam’s family? If so, this name is a cute and quirky must-consider. The actor Rupert Grint named his first daughter Wednesday. If you’re looking for a name that will make your little girl feel like she gets a special day every week, this just might be it.
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Wrenna
Both Wren and Wrenna are “W” names for girls that refer to the wren bird, so this could be a fun choice for a family that loves birdwatching, or just nature in general.
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Wilda
Also sometimes spelled with a “Y,” Wilda means “to strive.” Alternately, it means “untamed” — fitting, since the word “wild” is right in there.
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Wendolyn
“Gwendolyn” is better known, perhaps, but dropping the “G” gives you a unique and lovely “W” name all on its own. It means “white circle” and has some associations with the moon goddess in Welsh mythology.
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Willow
From the Buffy character to Willow Smith, there are a lot of cool Willows in the world. Maybe your little girl will be one of them. Of course, the name means “willow tree.”
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Whitley
With a bit of a preppy vibe — but not one that’s over the top — Whitley is a unisex “W” name meaning “white meadow.”
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Waylynn
Perhaps most famously associated with the Cake Wars judge, this name is new enough to not have an official meaning. So if you want to say it means “greatest girl in the world” who is going to stop you?
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Wyatt
Formerly only a boy’s name, Wyatt has recently entered unisex name territory. It means “brave at war.” Your little girl will share her name with Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis’s daughter.
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Witta
Meaning “wise” in English, you might like this name if you like the names Etta or Hedda. There are a few well-known Witta’s, though not so much in this millennia: The famous Wittas were all from the 7th or 8th century.
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Winner
Your little girl is sure to be a champion, so why not give her a name to match? This winning name means just what you might think it does.
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Weslyn
You could also spell this name “Weslynn.” It means “west lake” and comes from English and Welsh. If you’re into matching names, it would be an adorable choice to go along with a brother name Weston or Wesley.
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Wellesley
Whether she opts for the famous women’s college or not, a little girl with this name is sure to be both intelligent and regal. It means “the farm amongst the willows.”
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Wedelia
Botanists will recognize this name as one of yellow plants that look like sunflowers. It’s a cute choice, and lends itself to the nickname “Lia”.
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Waldina
A German name, this means “ruler” or “God’s power” and is the female equivalent of Waldo. Maybe your little girl can draw a Where’s Waldo sequel — Where’s Waldina sounds pretty cool.
Whatever “W” name you choose, your little girl is sure to be winsome and wise.