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Meaning

The name Willard has the following meaning:

One who has an unyielding and brave mind.
It is a male name, suitable for baby boys.

Pronunciation

The name Willard is pronounced as wil-urd

Origins

Willard originates from the English language.
See other suggested English boy baby names.

Related names

The following names are baby names related to Willard and are suitable names for brothers and sisters of Willard: Boys - Washington, Winton, Oswald  Girls - Autumn, Kyla, Lainey  Both Genders - Kelsey, River

Variants

Popular Variants for the name Willard: Wilard, Wilerd, Wilet, Wilett, Wilhard, Wilheard, Willerd, Willet, Willett, Willhard, Willherd

Nicknames

Common nicknames for the name Willard are: Will, Willie, Willy

Style

We think the name Willard should fall under the following style category: Everlasting.

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Impression

Based on our research, most people would imagine a person with the name Willard to be: Honest and unpretentious

In one word, you might describe Willard as a(n) "unpretentious" person.

See other "unpretentious" names for boys.

Popularity

As a baby boy name, Willard is currently not a popular baby name in the USA.

The following chart shows the popularity of the name Willard in the USA, over the past 100 years.
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Famous persons

The names of some famous persons by the name Willard (or its variants) are:

Willard Harrison Bennett, born on 13 June, a famous Scientist. Willard Harrison Bennett's background: A scientist and inventor, born in Findlay, Ohio. Bennett conducted research into plasma physics, astrophysics, geophysics, surface physics, and physical chemistry. The Bennett pinch is named after him.

Willard Jessie Brown , born on 26 June, a famous Baseballer. Willard Jessie Brown 's background: An American outfielder in the Negro Leagues and Major League Baseball.

William Willard Preble Hall, born on 9 May, a famous Politician. William Willard Preble Hall's background: An American lawyer and politician. He served as the second unelected 'provisional governor' of Missouri from 1864 to 1865 during last years of the American Civil War.
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