Willow

A name that traces its origin back to England, the name Willow comes from the Old English word ‘welig’. The meaning of the name Willow is pretty simple - it is taken from the willow tree. In art and literature the willow tree is associated with grace, slenderness and elegance, hence the adjective ‘willowy’. The Romani believed that the willow tree possessed the ability and power to heal any sick person. The tree is also used as a symbol of freedom. They are known for their unique look, with branches that are slender and long. They get their name from the way that water runs off of their branches, as the rain can make it look as if the tree is weeping tears. The tree is also known for withstanding harsh environments, and so the name can symbolize flexibility and determination. In recent years the name Willow has increased in popularity and was the 46th most common girls name in 2019, in the United States.

Gender

Girl

Of course, this is a neutral name.

Meaning

willow tree

Origin

English nature name

Numerology

W is for wonder, the child in us all.

I is for intense, your zest of living.

L is for love, everlasting.

L is for luxury, the luxury of your smile.

O is for openness, it’s refreshing!

W is for wisdom, you acquire with age.

Lucky

Willow lucky number is 4.

In numerology, 4 has an earthy-energy and is centered around fortifying its roots. 4 adamantly believes in the physical world and knows that investing in a solid infrastructure is necessary for building a lasting legacy. Practical, hardworking, and responsible, the vibration of the number 4 is focused on creating logical systems that can support scalable growth.

Famous People Named Willow

• Kristine Carlin "Willow" Bay American television journalist
• Willow Shields American actress; twin sister Autumn Shields
• Willow Geer Alsop, American actress
• Willow Sheffer daughter of actors Gabrielle Anwar and Craig Sheffer
• Willow Bianca Faye Palin daughter of U.S. politician Sarah Palin

Willow in Pop Culture

• Willow Danielle Rosenberg character on The WB's "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"
• Willow Ufgood male character in 1988 fantasy film "Willow"
• Willow Lynd character in video game "The Sims 3" Moonlight Bay
• Willow Woodward character in film "The Wicker Man"
• Willow Stark character on American soap "Days of Our Lives"