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English names starting with W include some of the most distinctive names in this tradition. Whether you're drawn to English heritage or simply love the sound, these names all carry the cultural depth that makes English-origin names so enduring.

English names starting with W — quick facts

  • 107 English names begin with the letter W
  • 43 girl names, 61 boy names
  • English names are known for their distinct cultural identity
  • All names include full etymology and current popularity data

English Girl Names Starting With W

43 girl names

#614
English
resolute protector
#642
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#776
English
a garland or woven wreath
#784
English
blessed peacemaking
#862
English
Joyful land
#866
English
a little girl
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1003
English
friend
#1020
English
A strong protector
#1169
English
Derived from 'willow', a tree known for its grace and resilience.
#1257
English
joyful, fair
#1287
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1348
English
Native American (Potawatomi)
#1407
English
A resolute protector
#1470
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1476
English
Joyful friend or to bring joy
#1543
English
will helmet
#1570
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1623
English
Determined protector
#1672
English
Old English
#4332
English↑ Rising
A formation of water; a gentle movement
#5732
English↑ Rising
fair, blessed
English
from the win's meadow
English↑ Rising
A combination of 'winter' and 'rose', symbolizing beauty and resilience.
English
From the raven's meadow
English
from the white island
English
from the spring by the well

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English Boy Names Starting With W

61 boy names

#10
English
Resolute protector
#75
English↑ Rising
From the west town
#306
English↑ Rising
Watchman, park keeper
#341
English
To go or walk
#422
English↑ Rising
referring to 'wild' or 'untamed', indicating a free-spirited nature.”
#561
English
wagon maker
#678
English↑ Rising
land by the road
#686
English
Old English
#726
English
wagon maker; one who builds carts
#730
English
From the meadow near the river
#730
English
Guardian of the wood
#763
English
Resolute
#791
English
son of Wenda or Wend
#936
English
To go, to proceed
#962
English
Old English
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1031
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1076
English
strong
#1155
English
A feminine variation of William meaning 'resolute protector'
#1218
English
watchman, guardian
#1316
English
a form of the name Warren, meaning 'park keeper'
#1320
English
a winding river or brook
#1379
English
a dweller by the willow tree
#1495
English
The one who is cautious or vigilant
#1535
English
From the western moorland
#1610
English
resolute or brave
#1643
English
resolute and bright
#1646
English
Old English
#1647
English
a name derived from a location
#1729
English
from the wheat farm
#1851
English
A variation of Raymond, meaning wise protector
#1857
English
From the wild brook.
#1911
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1924
English
Resolute protector
#1926
English
Friend's peace
#1956
English
Resolute, Brave
#1985
English
To cleanse; wash.
#2475
English↑ Rising
valley of the Welshman
#4105
English↑ Rising
vale or dweller by the wall
#5238
English↑ Rising
worth, value
#8220
English
Resolute protector
English↑ Rising
to achieve victory; blessing, fair
English↑ Rising
An old friend; a protector
English
win's field or joy's field
English↑ Rising
A variant of 'Rhett' or 'Wreathed'
English↑ Rising
Abundance of valuable material possessions or resources; prosperity.
English
intellect; cleverness
English
crafty, sly
English
A beloved name with deep roots
English
A modern variant of names like 'Wailin' or 'Waylin'
English
son of Walter
English
Son of William

English Unisex Names Starting With W

3 gender-neutral names

#882
English
meadow by a river
#4646
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#5941
English
riverbank with a winch