Meaning, origin, history
The name Wille is of German origin and means "resolute protection". It is a variant of the name Wilhelm, which was derived from the Germanic elements wil, meaning "will" or "desire", and helm, meaning "helmet" or "protection". The name Wille was popular in Germany during the Middle Ages and was often used as a given name. Today, Wille is still used as a given name in German-speaking countries, but it is not as common as it once was. Some famous people with the name Wille include the Dutch painter Willem de Kooning and the American actor Wille Keane.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Wille since 1880
Total births
41
Total since 1880
Peak year
1912
7 births
in 1929
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
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