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Willa-Mae

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WILL-uh-may'WILL-uh-may'3 syllables
🇬🇧English
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MEANING

Resolute protector

ORIGIN

American

ETYMOLOGY

Combination of 'Willa' (from William, meaning resolute protector) and 'Mae' (meaning May, often associated with spring or the month of May)

CULTURAL NOTES

The name Willamae is often seen in the Southern United States, combining elements of traditional and familial significance.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Willamae has been used in American history, particularly in the early to mid-20th century, often within families looking to honor both a father (William) and a mother (Mae).

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FAQs About Willa-Mae

The name Willa-Mae means "Resolute protector" in English.
Willa-Mae has American origins. Combination of 'Willa' (from William, meaning resolute protector) and 'Mae' (meaning May, often associated with spring or the month of May)
Willa-Mae is pronounced WILL-uh-may (WILL-uh-may). It has 3 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Willa-Mae include Will, Mae, Willa.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Willa-Mae include James, Evelyn, Henry, Clara.
The most common spelling is Willa-Mae. Alternative spellings include Willamay, Willamae.