British baby names starting with W

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Updated: April 10th, 2024

Here are 153 british baby names that starts with W.

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William

From Germanic roots meaning “resolute protection,” William has been a royal and literary name for centuries.

Wells

A nature-infused British name from Old English meaning “spring,” Wells feels fresh.

Warren

Of English and French origin, Warren means “park-keeper” and once honored a Revolutionary War hero.

Wilbur

Desire, Brilliant, Will, Dearly Loved Stronghold

Wayne

Car, Wagon Maker, Cartwright

Wendy

Soft, Fair Bow, Fence, White and Smooth

Winifred

Frewi, Holy, Peace Friend, Fair Reconciliation

Willa

Will, Protection, Desire, Helmet

Winston

Farmstead Or Village of Wine, Pleasant Stone, Homestead, Friend

Winnie

Happiness, First Born Daughter, Blessed Peace, Diminutive of Winston

Wilfred

Protection, Safety, Much Peace, Peaceful

Wanda

Vandals, Wend, Open Area, Look Healthy

Weston

West Town, From the Western Settlement

Wilhelmina

Protect, Desire, Will, Helmet

Wilma

Desire, Helmet, Resolute Protector, Protection

Woodrow

The Row, Inspired By a Place Name, Hailing from the Woods Edge

Wynn

White, Fair, Light Blonde, Friend

Ward

Surname, Watchman, Guardian, Bard

Waylon

Fight, Variant of Wayland, Modern Singer Waylon Jennings, Brave

Whitney

In the White Island, Inspired By a Place and Family Names

Winona

First-Born, Firstborn Daughter

Wes

The West Meadow, Form of Wesley

Willis

Son of will, Brave, Will-helmet, Bold

Wesley

West Clearing, Leaning Against a Family Or Place Names

Wolfe

Wolf

Wyatt

The Elements Wit Meaning Wide, Small Fighter, Fight, War

Wren

A Wren is a Small Brown Songbird, Bird Name

Woody

The Row, Inspired By a Place Name, Bushes, Wood

Wilder

Untamed

Wilhelm

Composition, Helmet, Desire, Protection

Winter

Snowy, Winter, Year, Season Name

Willow

Will Helmet, Tree Name, Willow, Protect

Walker

Fuller, Cloth Washer, Roll Up, Cloth-walker

Wills

Resolute Protector, Will Desire, Protect, Will-helmet

Wallis

From Wales, Foreign, Stranger, Welsh Root End

Wolf

Wolf, The Element Wulf Which is of the Meaning Wolf

Wade

River Ford, To Go, Moving

Winnifred

Blessed Reconciliation, Holy, Joy and Peace, Fair

Whitley

Hwit Meaning White, A Small Field

Warwick

Dairy Farm

Warrick

Leader who Defends, Fortress

Wallace

Foreign, Waleis, Welshman, Man from Wales

Wilbert

Desire, Shiny, Brilliant, Resolute

Wylie

Enchanting, Cunning, Charming, From the Water Meadow

Wynne

Friend, Complexion, White, Handsome

West

From the Western Stream, West Town, Surname

Wolfgang

Composition Wolf, Armed

Willoughby

Willow Settlement, From the Willow Farm

Walter

Powerful Warrior, To Govern and Loved, People of Power, Rule

Willie

Will and Helmet, Resolute, Brave, Protect

Watson

Son of Walter

Williams

Will and Helmet, Son of William, Resolute Protector

Wilson

Will-helmet, Will and Helmet, Son of Wil, A Family Name

Willard

Strong Desire, Brave, Resolute, Will

Will

Purposeful Peace, Protection, Bright, Famous

Wilkie

Unwavering Protector, Valley, Will-helmet, Will

Worden

Guard, Flowers, Surname, Guardian

Wynter

Winter

Welcome

Welcome Guest

Wain

Wagon Builder, Craftsman

Westin

From the Western Settlement, West Town, Wester Town-name of a Place

Whit

White

Waverly

From the Brushwood Field, Aspen-tree Meadow

Wednesday

Born on a Wednesday

Willem

Bright, Desire, Will and Helmet, Protection

Wilf

Diminutive of Wilfred, Peace

Wesson

Power, Pain, Force, Iniquity

Wai

Variant of Wayland, From the Land by the Path

Wei

Smile, Big, Large, Great

Wen

Ornamental, Cultured, Born In Winter

Wentworth

Winter Estate, Settlement of a Pale Man

Wan

The Word Wend Which is of the Meaning Wends Vandals, Get Fat, Open Area, Wanderer

Waylen

Variant of Wayland, From the Land by the Path

Wilhemina

Firm Defender

Win

Fair Bow, Friend, Holy Reconciliation, Pure

Wojciech

Consolation, War, Warrior, Comfort

Wil

Bright, Desire, Will

Winner

Victorious Person

Wyn

Friend, The Element Wine Meaning Friend

Wilfrid

Desire, Will and Peace, Protection, Resolute

Willam

Protection, Unwavering Protector, Protect, Will-helmet

Wael

Rescue, Seeking Shelter

Wiktor

Victory, The Victor

Wissam

Nice to Look At, Order, Beautiful

Wiktoria

Victory, The Victor

Weslee

Female Version of Wesley

Wilfreda

Peace, Female Version of Wilfred

Wylder

Untamed

Wanessa

Intimate Friend, Consolation

Waleed

Newborn Child, Father

Wassim

Who is Distinguished By His Beauty, Handsome

Wania

Gift of Allah Swt, Pearl

Walford

Wealthy, Welshmans Ford

Wayde

Medieval Given Name from Scandinavian Mythology, From the Quaking Aspen Tree Meadow, Water Crossing

Woodie

Row of Houses by a Wood, From the Hedged Fore, Bushes, Forest

Whitelaw

From the White Hill, Small Hill

Witney

Inspired By a Place and Family Names, From the White Island

Wajiha

Prominent, High, Glorious, Eminent

Wafa

Loyalty, Fidelity, Loyal, Faithfulness

Warda

Guardian, Rose, Protector

Winta

One who is desired

Wojtek

Consolation, War, Warrior, Comfort

Wioletta

Small Purple Flowers

Widad

Attachment, Love, Friendship, Affection

Wahiba

Giver, Generous Donor

Wail

Returnee, One who Returns to God, Returner

Westley

From the West Meadow, West Clearing

Warner

Protecting Army, Defending Warrior

Westen

West Town, From the Western Settlement

Wynona

First-Born, Firstborn Daughter

Walt

Variant of Walter Rules, To Govern and Loved, Warrior, Rule

Waris

Heir, Successor, Inheritor

Waniya

Gift of Allah, Pearl

Waseem

Graceful, Handsome, Good Looking, Honest

Weronika

Bringing Victory

Wisam

Badge of Honour, Badge of Honor

Wahaj

Sparkling

Winny

Fair, Happiness, Pure, Soft

Wafi

Perfect, Faithful, Trustworthy, Complete

Wasif

Full of Qualities, Describer, Spacious, Vast

Wajeeha

Distinguished, Eminent, High

Witold

See the Nation! Namesakes: Witold Lutoslawski, Woods, Wood, Prevail

Wasay

Boundless, All Encompassing, Unlimited

Wafiq

One who is Successful, Triumphant, Who Gets on Well with Others

Wahid

Singular, Exceptional, One of Its Kind, Single

Wahab

Large-Hearted, Kind Hearted, Gift, Very Generous

Waheed

Peerless, Exclusively, Unique, Single

Wasi

Ample, Preceptor, Learn, An Executor

Wang

Royal

Wu

Of the Army

Waqas

Soldier, Combatant, Warrior, Pride

Waqar

Dignity, Respect, Majesty, Sobriety

Wildan

Boy in Heaven

Wissal

Union of Two Beings Who Love Each Other

Wadi

Affectionate, Loving, Peaceful, Calm

Wahida

Beautiful, One, Exclusive, Singular

Wiam

Harmony, Agreement

Wasan

Short, Idol

Wais

King

Waled

Father, Newborn, New-Born Child

Wasil

Inseparable Friend, Monarch, Considerate

Wasiq

Strong, Sure, Certain, Confident

Wasima

Pretty, Graceful, Beautiful, Charming

Waliullah

Friend of Allah

Wajeeh

Well-Esteem, Eminent, Notable, Commanding Personality

Waiz

Preacher, The Deliverer, Admonisher, Sermoniser