There’s a wide choice of baby girl names that start with W.
Whether you want to opt for the more traditional Wendy or Wanda, or contemporary names like Winter and Wave, W girl names offer a world of wonder. What winners, we say.
But be warned — with all the wonderful girl names that start with W, it might be tough to pick just one…
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What are cute names that start with W?
From the whimsical to the warm to the worldly-wise, here are our favorite girl names starting with W.
- Waheeda. This one-of-a-kind Arabic name means “unique.”
- Wahiba. Also an Arabic name, Wahiba means “generous giver.”
- Wafaa. This one’s of Arabic origins, too, and means “loyalty.”
- Wakanda. Fans of Marvel’s Black Panther may be particularly drawn to this powerful name. It has Sioux origins and means “magical powers.”
- Waki. A sweet name of Native American origin, Waki means “shelter.”
- Walda. Of German origin, Walda means “ruler” — the perfect name for the new boss of your household.
- Waleria. A version of the popular name Valeria, it comes from Latin roots and means “strong, brave and healthy.”
- Waleska. Similar to the name Valeska, Waleska means “brave.”
- Walker. Traditionally a surname, Walker means “fuller of cloth.” That’s the person who was responsible for cleaning, shrinking, and otherwise preparing fabric. The perfect name for a designer-to-be?
- Wallace. Of Scottish origins, this well-known surname means “stranger.” It works well as a first name for boys and girls alike, and is the perfect option for a little adventurer looking to explore new terrain.
- Wamika. Wamika is another name for the Goddess Durga, a major Hindu deity.
- Wamil. Of Hindu origin, Wamil means “beautiful.”
- Wand. This magical name has Old German origins. It means “weaver.”
- Wanda. The name of a legendary Polish princess, Wanda sounds a lot like it’s meaning — “wanderer.”
- Wandy. A sweet variation of Wanda, Wandy is also of Slavic origins and means, you guessed it, “wanderer.”
- Wanetta. “Pale skinned.”
- Wangari. Of Kikuyu origin, Wangari means “leopard.” 🐆 And with a role model like Wangari Maathai, your little one will be off to an inspiring start.
- Wanika. This exquisite Hawaiian name means “God is gracious.”
- Waniya. This Islamic name has a few different possible meanings — “gift of God,” “pearl” and “soft, gentle breeze.”
- Warda. A name of German origin, Warda means “guardian.”
- Warnah. “Fighting defender.”
- Warsan. With its Arabic origins, Warsan means “wonderful news.” Lovers of the poet Warsan Shire might find this name particularly appealing.
- Water. A refreshing find, this name is the perfect tribute to one of our most basic needs.
- Waltraud. This German name has a few possible meanings — “rule,” “foreigner” and “strength.”
- Wave. 🌊
- Waverley. A name with a poetic meaning, Waverley refers to a “meadow of shivering Aspen trees.”
- Wayna. From its Quechua roots, Wayna means “young.”
- Waynoka. This one’s of Cheyenne origin and means “sweet water.”
- Weatherly. “From the sheep meadow.” 🐑
- Wednesday. A favorite with lovers of The Addams Family, it means “Woden’s Day.” Woden was the chief Anglo-Saxon god.
- Wei. Of Chinese origin, Wei means “brilliant and valuable.”
- Welcome. More than just a warm greeting, this Old English name is made up of well meaning “spring” and cumb meaning “valley.”
- Wellesley. “The farm amongst the willows.”
- Wendla. This rebellious name from Old High German means “vandal.”
- Wendolyn. “Fair browed.”
- Wendy. This popular name has belonged to everyone from famous television personalities to Peter Pan characters. And, with its charming meaning of “friend,” it’s not surprising it’s such a hit.
- Wentliana. A name of Welsh origin, Wentliana means “fair.”
- Wesley. This Old English name works for any gender and means “western field.” Try Weslee or Wesleigh for alternative spellings.
- West. Point your compass towards this sweet and short name.
- Westlynne. This beautiful hybrid name is a combination of west, as in the direction, and Lynne, which means “pretty,” “lake” or “pool.”
- Whim. This name could be a perfect impulse choice.
- Whisper. It’s no secret that this gentle name could be an ideal choice for your little one.
- Whitley. “White meadow.”
- Whitney. The name of the famous singer Whitney Houston, this English name means “from the white island.”
- Wicahpi. “Star.” 🌟
- Wicket. “A small gate.”
- Wilder. Meaning “untamed,” this is a great choice for a tiny wild child.
- Wilderness. This is an adventurous name for your little wanderer.
- Wilhelmina. A feminine version of the Germanic name Wilhelm, Wilhelmina means “a desire to protect.”
- Willa. Or Wylla if you prefer. This name means “protection.”
- Willa-Joy. Add a little joy on the end, and the protection this name brings becomes filled with happiness.
- Willette. This unique Will version also means “determined protector.”
- William. Traditionally a boy’s name, William is rising in popularity as a girl’s name. Like its variations, it means “a desire to protect.”
- Willodean. This name combines Willo — either “protection” or “the willow tree” — and dean, which means a “valley.”
- Willow. As in the exquisite tree.
- Wilma. For Flintstones fans, this name certainly rocks. It means “determined protector.”
- Wilona. “Longed for.”
- Wind. This breezy nature name may just blow you away.
- Windflower. An anemone is a windflower. Its petals are blown open by the wind. 💮
- Windsor. This very royal surname works well as a first name too. It means “bend in the river.”
- Wing. 🧚🏻
- Winifred. “Peace.” 🕊️
- Winner. A first prize option, this name. 🥇
- Winnie. The name of the world’s most lovable bear, Winnie means “fair,” “soft” and “pure.”
- Winona. Worn by the famous Ryder, Winona means “firstborn daughter.”
- Winslet. It’s Kate’s surname and works just as well as a first name. It means “friend’s stream.”
- Winslow. From its Old English roots, Win means “friend” and slow means “hill.”
- Winstella. Put Win and Stella together, and you get “friendly star.” 🌟
- Winter. A name to cozy up to, this could be a great option for your little snow angel. ❄️
- Winterose. This elegant flower blooms all year round. 🌹
- Wiola. “Violet.”
- Wisdom. 🦉
- Wisteria. This beautiful flower is a symbol of devotion.
- Wonder. Magic. Awe.
- Wren. A sweet little songbird. 🐦
- Wrigley. “Clearing by the river bend.”
- Wyatt. A popular gender-neutral name, Wyatt means “brave in battle.”
- Wylda. “Untamed.”
- Wylie. This is an ideal name for a clever little one.
- Wynne. “Blessed.” 💖
And if you’d like to explore names starting with some of your other favorite letters, check out these lists:
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58 Girl Names That Start With S
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