Girl Name
Willa
"Resolute protection"
About the Name Willa
Willa is a strong yet gentle Germanic name meaning resolute protection, the feminine form of William. Willa Cather, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of My Antonia and O Pioneers!, gave the name literary prestige and associations with the American frontier. Willa feels both vintage and fresh, carrying quiet determination and literary grace.
Name Details
Origin
Germanic
Syllables
2
Popularity Score
68/100
Meaning Category
strong
Famous People Named Willa
- ● Willa Cather
- ● Willa Fitzgerald