W is one of the letters that make for unique names. It’s not frequently used, so if you want something that will stand out, this is one of the best letters to use.
Many W names for boys are associated with older generations because the names have fallen out of popularity. Young couples usually prefer to avoid older names, but that makes them the perfect choice for something unique. Some popular W names have vivid imagery attached to them. Wade means “at the river crossing,” and Waylon refers to the land next to the road. Wayne refers to a wagon maker.
Feminine W names have meanings that are “softer” than a wagon maker, for instance. The name Wanda translates to “wanderer.” Wren is a Gothic name that’s also a type of bird. The name Willa means “firm” and comes from German and Romanian origins.
Some truly unique W names that can be used for both boys and girls include Waverly, which is a meadow of aspens, and Wynter, which is just a variation of the season Winter. Wilder can be used as a first name, although it was originally used as a surname and is a variation of the word wild.
Below we’ve listed out some great names for you to choose from that begin with W. Some of them may sound older, but one century’s common names are another’s untouched treasure.
Wade
Meaning: At the river crossing
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Wadih
Meaning: Alone, one who likes solitude
Origin: Arabic
Gender: Boy
Wael
Meaning: Rescue, seeking shelter
Origin: Arabic
Gender: Boy
Waithaka
Meaning: Of the land
Origin: African
Gender: Boy
Waldo
Meaning: God’s power
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Wanda
Meaning: Wanderer
Origin:Dominican Republic, German
Gender: Girl
Wasim
Meaning: Handsome
Origin: Arabic
Gender: Boy
Waverly
Meaning: Meadow of quivering aspens
Origin: English
Gender: Unisex
Waweru
Meaning: Born of plain
Origin: African
Gender: Boy
Waylon
Meaning: Land beside the road
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Wayne
Meaning: Maker of Wagons
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Weather
Meaning: Weather
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Weaver
Meaning: Person who weaves
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Webb
Meaning: To weave
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Wednesday
Meaning: Mercury day
Origin: Old English
Gender: Boy
Wei
Meaning: The only one
Origin: Chinese
Gender: Unisex
Wekesa
Meaning: Harvest child
Origin: African
Gender: Boy
Welch
Meaning: Foreign person or stranger
Origin: English, Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Wells
Meaning: Spring
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Wendell
Meaning: Vandals, Wends
Origin: German
Gender: Boy
Wendy
Meaning: Unclear
Origin: English
Gender: Girl
Wera
Meaning: Victory bearer
Origin: Latin, Polish
Gender: Girl
Werner
Meaning: Army guard
Origin: German
Gender: Boy
Whalen
Meaning: Son of Foalon
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Wheaton
Meaning: From a wheat growing locality
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Whistler
Meaning: One who whistles
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Whitney
Meaning: From a white island
Origin: English
Gender: Unisex
Wieshawn
Meaning: Unclear
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Wikolia
Meaning: Woman of victory
Origin: Hawaiian, Latin
Gender: Girl
Wilder
Meaning: Wild animal
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Wilhelm
Meaning: Strong mind and protection
Origin: German
Gender: Boy
Willa
Meaning: Firm
Origin: German, Romanian
Gender: Girl
Winston
Meaning: Stone of joy
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Wioleta
Meaning: Violet flower
Origin: Latin, Polish
Gender: Girl
Wisit
Meaning: Glorious
Origin: Thai
Gender: Boy
Wolf
Meaning: Running wolf
Origin: English, German
Gender: Boy
Woodrow
Meaning: Woods, line
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Worden
Meaning: Guardian or watchman
Origin: English, French
Gender: Boy
Wout
Meaning: Ruler of the army
Origin: Frisian
Gender: Boy
Wren
Meaning: A bird
Origin: Gothic
Gender: Girl
Wright
Meaning: The wagon maker
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Wuhaib
Meaning: A gift or present
Origin: Persian
Gender: Boy
Wunna
Meaning: Gold
Origin: Burmese
Gender: Boy
Wyatt
Meaning: Courageous in battle
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Wycliffe
Meaning: From Wycliffe, a white cliff
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Wyman
Meaning: Battle protection
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Wyn
Meaning: Fair
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Boy
Wynstan
Meaning: Stone of joy
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Wynter
Meaning: The season
Origin: American
Gender: Unisex
Wyshawn
Meaning: God is merciful
Origin: English, Hebrew
Gender: Boy