There are not many commonly used girls’ names starting with ‘W’, but this is an advantage if you are looking for something to help your daughter stand out from the crowd. Every parent sees the uniqueness of their child and hopes that the rest of the world sees it too. An interesting name is one of the ways to achieve this.
Some sources of inspiration are celebrities who have interesting names and double as great role models. Several singers and actresses are named Wynona (or Winona), a pretty Native American name meaning firstborn daughter.
Whitney Houston has another ‘W’ name of British origin, meaning white island. Or you could look to the unconventional Addams Family and name your daughter Wednesday.
Flowers and plants are also lovely places to find girls’ names, like Willow. While there isn’t necessarily a meaning other than the plant itself, the name does bring to mind the freshness of spring and the life and vibrancy of nature.
If you’d prefer to choose something more conventional, a name like Wendy (from the British novel Peter Pan) meaning ‘friend’ is a wonderful wish for the type of person you might want your daughter to grow up to be. Choosing a name with a special meaning is a great way to inspire your child as they develop their character and personality.
Wafa’
Meaning: Faithfulness
Origin: Muslim
Wafiqah
Meaning: Successful
Origin: Muslim
Wafiyyah
Meaning: Loyal. Faithful
Origin: Muslim
Wahibah
Meaning: Giver. Donor
Origin: Muslim
Wahidah
Meaning: Sole. Single
Origin: Muslim
Wahifa
Meaning: Servant. Lady-in-waiting
Origin: Muslim
Wajihah
Meaning: Eminent. Distinguished
Origin: Muslim
Waki
Meaning: Shelter (Hopi)
Origin: Native American
Walborgd
Meaning: Protecting ruler
Origin: German
Walburga
Meaning: Power; protection
Origin: German
Walda
Meaning: Ruler
Origin: German
Waldhurga
Meaning: Protecting ruler
Origin: German
Walidah
Meaning: Newly born
Origin: Egyptian
Waliyya
Meaning: Holy lady. Saint
Origin: Egyptian
Wallis
Meaning: Feminine form of Wallace: Welshman; stranger
Origin: Scottish
Wanda
Meaning: Family; Wanderer
Origin: German
Waneta
Meaning: Charger
Origin: Native American
Wann
Meaning: Pale
Origin: English
Waqi
Meaning: Falling
Origin: Arabic
Warda
Meaning: Guardian
Origin: German
Wasime
Meaning: Graceful. Pretty
Origin: Muslim
Wava
Meaning: Stranger. Pet name formed from Varvara; the Russian form of Barbara
Origin: Slavic
Welda
Meaning: Ruler
Origin: German
Welsie
Meaning: From the west
Origin: English
Wednesday
Meaning: Wednesday
Origin: English
Wen
Meaning: Cultured, refined
Origin: Chinese
Wendy
Meaning: Friend
Origin: English
Wenhaver
Meaning: Arthur’s queen
Origin: Arthurian Legend
Wenona
Meaning: Firstborn daughter
Origin: Native American
Whitney
Meaning: White island
Origin: English
Wicapi wakan
Meaning: Holy star (Dakota)
Origin: Native American
Widad
Meaning: Love
Origin: Arabic
Wigburg
Meaning: Young
Origin: Dutch
Willow
Meaning: Name of a slender and graceful wood tree
Origin: English
Wijdan
Meaning: Ecstasy. Sentiment
Origin: Muslim
Wilda
Meaning: Wild
Origin: English
Wilfreda
Meaning: Feminine form of Wilfred: Peace, will
Origin: English
Wilhelmina
Meaning: Resolute protector. Feminine variant of William
Origin: German
Willa
Meaning: Desired
Origin: English
Wilma
Meaning: Resolute protector. Feminine variant of William
Origin: Dutch
Wilone
Meaning: Hoped for
Origin: English
Winefred
Meaning: White wave. Also a variant of Winifred: Blessed reconciliation
Origin: Welsh
Winema
Meaning: Chief
Origin: Native American
Winnie
Meaning: White or fair
Origin: Celtic
Winola
Meaning: Gracious friend
Origin: German
Wira
Meaning: White
Origin: Polish
Wisal
Meaning: Communion. Love
Origin: Muslim
Wuti
Meaning: Woman (Hopi)
Origin: Native American
Wyanet
Meaning: Beautiful
Origin: Native American
Wynona
Meaning: Firstborn daughter
Origin: Native American
