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Willie

The name Willie is of German origins and it is traditionally used by parents who are looking for a name for their son. It is often used as a diminutive form of the names William or Wilhelm, and sometimes as a nickname as well. The name William is composed of the elements 'wil', meaning ‘will’ or ‘desire’, and 'helm', derived from the Old English term 'helm', meaning ‘helmet, protection’ or ‘knight’s large helmet’. According to these origins, the meaning of Willie is interpreted to be ‘vehement protector’ or ‘resolute protector'. Willie Hugh Nelson, an American singer, songwriter, actor, and activist is one of the several notable public figures known to have this name.

Gender

Boy

Origin

Diminutive of William

Numerology

W is for wisdom, you acquire with age.

I is for instill, the lesson of life.

L is for love, your love of life!

L is for lively, your life is full of energy!

I is for impressive, your list of qualities.

E is for easy going, no ruffles here.

Lucky

Willie lucky number is 7.

The detectives of numerology, 7 is known for its investigative abilities and analytical skills. Astrologically, the number 7 can be thought of as a blend of Virgo and Scorpio energy: 7 is extremely detail-oriented, but is driven by inner-wisdom as opposed to tangible realities.

Famous People Named Willie

  • Verity Marion Jann (b. 2014) daughter of actors Michael Patrick Jann and Lisa LoCicero
  • Verity Leigh Cook (b. 1971) daughter of singer and actor David Essex (born David Cook)
  • Willie Howard Mays Jr. American baseball player
  • Willie Hugh Nelson American singer,songwriter
  • William James "Willie" Dixon American musician
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Willie in Pop Culture

  • Willie Price character in "Anna of the Five Towns" by Arnold Bennett
  • Willie T. Soke character in "Bad Santa"
  • "Wee Willie Winkie" Scottish nursery rhyme
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