- Virginia
Virginia is a feminine given name derived from the Ancient Roman family name Virginius, a name probably derived from the Latin word virgo, meaning "maiden" or "virgin."
Meaning: One who is chaste
Origin: Latin - Virgo
English: of uncertain origin. The surname coincides in form with Latin virgo, genitive virginis 'maiden', from which is derived (via Old French) modern English virgin. It is possible that the surname was originally a nickname for someone who had played the part of the Blessed Virgin Mary in a mystery play.
- Viridiana
Viridiana (Spanish, Portuguese, Latin), Viridianne (French, English), Verdiana (Italian) is a female given name of Latin origin as well as the name of an Italian saint.
- Vivian
Origin of the name Vivian: Cognate of the French Vivien (alive), a male name derived from the Latin Vivianus, which has its root in vivus (alive). Although in Great Britain it is occasionally bestowed upon females, the alternate spelling Vivien is the more common female form.
Meaning: Lively woman
Origin: Latin - Viviana
The name Viviana comes from the Italian origin. In Italian The meaning of the name Viviana is: Alive. Similar Names: Viviana ( English ) Bibiana ( Spanish )
- Vivien
Origin of the name Vivian: Cognate of the French Vivien (alive), a male name derived from the Latin Vivianus, which has its root in vivus (alive). Although in Great Britain it is occasionally bestowed upon females, the alternate spelling Vivien is the more common female form.
- Von
Contribute your knowledge to the name Von In German, Von is a preposition that means "of" (belonging to) or "from." In German family names, it was originally used to indicate a place of origin and/or nobility. Famous real-life people named Von: | Edit.
- Vonn
The name Vonn is a Welsh baby name. In Welsh the meaning of the name Vonn is: Little.
Meaning: From (the family of)
- Vuyolwethu
A submission from South Africa says the name Vuyolwethu means "Our Joy/ Our Happiness" and is of Xhosa-African origin.
Meaning: Our happiness
Origin: African - Vy
The meaning of the name “Vy” is: “Alive”. Categories: English Names, Nicknames or Pet Names. Used in: English speaking countries. Gender: Girl Names. Origins: Latin.
- Wade
English Meaning: The name Wade is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Wade is: Ford (as in river crossing); 'Advancer'; Medieval given name from Scandinavian mythology.
Meaning: To cross the river ford
Origin: English - Waleis
Waleis is derived from Old French origins. Waleis is a variant of the name Wallace (English and Scottish). ... It is not listed in the top 1000 names.
Meaning: From wales
Origin: English - Walker
Walker Name Meaning. English (especially Yorkshire) and Scottish: occupational name for a fuller, Middle English walkere, Old English wealcere, an agent derivative of wealcan 'to walk, tread'. This was the regular term for the occupation during the Middle Ages in western and northern England. Compare Fuller and Tucker.
Meaning: One who trods the cloth
Origin: English - Wallace
Wallace is a Scottish surname derived from the Anglo-Norman French waleis, which is in turn derived from a cognate of the Old English wylisc (pronounced "wullish") meaning "foreigner" or "Welshman" (etymology; see also Wallach and Walhaz).
- Walter
From a Germanic name meaning "ruler of the army", composed of the elements wald "rule" and hari "army". The Normans brought it to England, where it replaced the Old English cognate Wealdhere. A famous bearer of the name was Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832), a Scottish novelist who wrote 'Ivanhoe' and other notable works.
Meaning: The commander of the army
Origin: Germanic - Wanda
Possibly from a Germanic name meaning "a Wend", referring to the Slavic people who inhabited eastern Germany. In Polish legends this was the name of the daughter of King Krak, the legendary founder of Krakow.
- Warren
Warren (/ˈwɒrɪn/) is a common English and Irish surname and a masculine given name derived from the French surname, "de Warenne", a reference to various places named La Varenne and Varennes.
Meaning: Guard, the game
Origin: Germanic - Waverley
Waverly. meadow of quivering aspens. ORIGIN: British. POPULARITY: 1816. Waverly as a girl's name is of Old English origin meaning "meadow of quivering aspens".
Meaning: Quaking aspen
Origin: English - Wei
Meaning & History. From Chinese 威 (wēi) meaning "power, pomp", 巍 (wēi) meaning "high, lofty, towering" or 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary". As a feminine name it can come from 微 (wēi) meaning "small" or 薇 (wēi) meaning "fern".
Meaning: Valuable - brillliant
Origin: Chinese - Wendell
The name Wendell is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Wendell is: Wanderer. Famous Bearer: American writer Sir Oliver Wendell Holmes.
Meaning: One who travels, a wanderer
Origin: Germanic - Wendy
English Meaning: The name Wendy is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Wendy is: Literary; a created name that first appeared in James Banie's Peter Pan.
Meaning: One who is fair, of the white ring
Origin: Literary - Weston
Weston is the transferred use of an English surname originating as a location name. The name comes from the Olde English elements “west” and “tūn” meaning 'settlement, enclosure' so quite literally Weston means a town in the west or a western settlement. ... The name Weston is mostly used in the United States.
Meaning: West enclosure
Origin: English - Whitley
English Meaning: The name Whitley is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Whitley is: From the white meadow.
Meaning: From the white meadow
Origin: English - Wido
Meaning & History. Originally a short form of names beginning with the Germanic element witu "wood" or wit "wide". From early times this name has been confused with the Latin name Vitus.
Meaning: Warrior maiden
Origin: German - Wilfred
Means "desiring peace" from Old English wil "will, desire" and friþ "peace". Saint Wilfrid was a 7th-century Anglo-Saxon bishop. The name was rarely used after the Norman conquest, but it was revived in the 19th century.
Meaning: Resolute protector and peacemaker
Origin: English - Wilhelmina
Wilhelmina (alternatively spelled Wilhelmine) is a female given name, originating from the German language and meaning "willing to protect". Wilma, Willa, Willy, Mine, Minna, Minnie and Mina are short forms of the name, and male versions include William and Wilhelm.
Meaning: The determined protector
Origin: Germanic - Will
German Meaning: The name Will is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Will is: Will-helmet. Famous Bearers: poet and playwright William Shakespeare (1564-1616) and William Wordsworth.
- Willa
Willa is the English feminine form of William. William is an Old French name of Germanic origin. The name is derived from the Germanic words “wil” meaning “will, desire” and “helm” meaning “helmet, protection”; therefore, William essentially means “valiant protector”.
- Willard
Willard Name Meaning. English: from a Germanic personal name composed of the elements wil 'will', 'desire' + hard 'hardy', 'brave', 'strong'. Probably an Americanized form of the German cognate Willhardt (see Willert).
- Willie
The name Willie is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Willie is: Will-helmet. Famous Bearers: poet and playwright William Shakespeare (1564-1616) and William Wordsworth.
