Willow

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Willow represents flexibility, resilience, and a gentle nature. In Chinese culture, the willow tree symbolizes immortality.
Pronunciation
The name Willow is pronounced as “WILL-oh”
WIL-o
Popularity
Willow is currently ranked as the 71st most popular name for baby girls in the United States according to the Social Security Administration. It has also gained popularity in countries like Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

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Willow Name meanings & History

The name Willow derives from the Old English word ‘wiellēow’ meaning ‘willow tree’. Willow represents flexibility, resilience, and a gentle nature. In Chinese culture, the willow tree symbolizes immortality. From the name of the tree, which is ultimately derived from Old English welig. Willow is a versatile name that can be used for a baby girl or boy, and is often chosen for its connection to nature and its gentle, peaceful qualities. It is a popular choice for parents who are looking for a name that is uncommon, but not too outlandish.

Zodiac Sign of Willow: Willful Leo

Synonyms of Willow:

W: Wishful,Willful,Wild,Wonderment,Wonderful

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

L: Languid,Lazy,Lovely,Luscious,Lover,Legal,Liaison

O: Organized,Ostentatious,Obsolete,Obsessive,Obstinate

Willow is:

  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Willow include American actress and singer Willow Smith, and English actor and director Alfred Willow.

2.) Willow (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) willow tree.

Other Forms: Willo, Willough, Wyllo, Wyllow, Wylo, Wylow


3.) Willow (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: (American) free spirit; willow tree

Other Forms: Willo


4.) Willow (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Willow tree

Other Forms: Willo, Wilow


5.) WILLOW (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: Taken from the name of the tree, which is derived from the Middle English wilwe (willow). Willow trees are noted for their flexibility and graceful appearance, hence the adjective willowy, which means “gracefully slender and lithe,” qualities seen as desirable feminine attributes. (WIL-LO)


6.) Willow (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: The name Willow is derived from the tree of the same name, which is known for its graceful and flexible branches. The tree is often associated with strength, stability, and growth. As a name, Willow can be interpreted to mean wisdom, resilience, and adaptability.


Description: The name Willow is derived from the tree of the same name, which is known for its graceful and flexible branches. The tree is often associated with strength, stability, and growth. As a name, Willow can be interpreted to mean wisdom, resilience, and adaptability. Variant of Wella. Willow is primarily used as a girl's name, although it can be used for boys as well. It is often chosen for its natural, earthy feel and its association with the tree of the same name.

Famous People

Famous people named Willow include Willow Smith, daughter of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, and Willow Palin, daughter of former Alaskan governor Sarah Palin.

7.) WILLOW (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Taken from the name of the tree, which is derived from the Middle English wilwe (willow). Willow trees are noted for their flexibility and graceful appearance; hence the adjective willowy means “gracefully slender, lithe,” qualities seen as desirable feminine attributes. (WIL-LOW)


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