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Willow
Meaning: willow tree · Origin: English · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
From the graceful willow tree, symbol of flexibility and resilience; a nature name that became popular in the 2010s.
Famous people named Willow
- Willow Smith (singer)
Nicknames
Wills, Lolo
Variants & related names
Willo
Willow name art
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FAQ
What does the name Willow mean?
Willow means “willow tree”. It comes from English.
Is Willow a popular name?
Yes — Willow has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Willow?
Wills, Lolo.
What are other forms of Willow?
Willo.
Similar names
Faith · Hailey · Hope · Molly · Piper · Summer
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.