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In our generation, it’s hard to find a name that’s both sensible and distinctive. But the task can get a lot easier if you can pick out a particular letter. Baby girl names starting with W are beautiful, elegant, and stand the test of time. Moreover, this letter brings creative and artistic vibes with it as well. Want to know more about it? Then keep reading!
The letter W represents strength, willpower, excitement, freedom, self-expression, and enthusiasm. Girls with this letter abhor a dull, routine, and monotonous occupation. They wish for an adventurous life and strive hard to achieve it. This risk-taking and carefree nature of W people make them best suited for the travel industry. Furthermore, if you give your baby girl this initial, she’ll be kind and charming, traits which will help her get along with people of different dispositions.
However, the passion and intensity brought about by this letter can get them carried away. W girls also have an aggressive streak, which may manifest itself now and then.
MomJunction's baby name finder has hundreds of contemporary and conventional girl names starting with W. So start hunting for the perfect one right away.
| Name | Gender | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| |  Girl | An extremely beautiful girl | |
| | Girl | Wanderer | |
| |  Unisex | Loyal; Faithful | |
| | Unisex | Circle or circle of tents | |
| | Girl | A girl destined to be wealthy and prosperous | |
| | Unisex | A ford | |
| | Girl | Loving; Affectionate | |
| | Girl | Faithfulness; Fidelity; Loyalty | |
| | Girl | Faithfulness | |
| | Unisex | Trustworthy, loyal, honest | |
| | Girl | Successful; Triumphant; Victorious | |
| | Girl | Loyal; Faithful; A variant spelling is Wafiya | |
| | Girl | Breeze accompanied with a pleasant smell | |
| | Girl | Warrior or wagon maker | |
| | Girl | Unique; Singular; Sole; Exclusive; Beautiful | |
| | Girl | Giver; Donor | |
| | Girl | Unique; Singular; Sole; Exclusive; Beautiful | |
| | Girl | Violet flower | |
| | Girl | One of the nine founders of Agikuyu | |
| | Girl | The better one | |
| | Unisex | Messenger, announcer, communicator | |
| | Girl | Eminent, distinguished, victorious | |
| | Girl | A beautiful melody | |
| | Girl | Beautiful, elegant | |
| | Girl | Eminent; Distinguished; Famous; Respected; Renowned | |
| | Unisex | Magical; Mythical place | |
| | Girl | One of the nine founders of Agikuyu | |
| | Unisex | doer or holder | |
| | Unisex | Loyalty, faithfulness, devotion | |
| | Girl | Ruler of the fortress | |
| | Girl | Ruler | |
| | Unisex | Powerful ruler, protector of the woods | |
| | Unisex | Companion; Friend | |
| | Girl | Supporter; Caretaker; Companion | |
| | Girl | One belonging from Wales | |
| | Girl | Strong; Sound | |
| | Unisex | Country in the United Kingdom, known for its rugged coastline and mountainous national parks | |
| | Unisex | Valiant, warrior-like | |
| | Unisex | Protector or Guardian | |
| | Girl | Newborn | |
| | Girl | Duty | |
| | Unisex | Guardian or protector | |
| | Unisex | Cloth walker | |
| | Unisex | A Welshman; A Celt | |
| | Unisex | From the Welsh valley | |
| | Unisex | Surname of Irish origin | |
| | Girl | Shield | |
| | Unisex | Ruler of the army | |
| | Unisex | Settlement by the wall | |
| | Girl | Rule; Strength | |
| | Girl | The singer of songs | |
| | Girl | Goddess Durga | |
| | Girl | Born of ashes | |
| | Girl | A dark-skinned beauty | |
| | Girl | One who is light-skinned | |
| | Unisex | Strong; Gift; Dawn | |
| | Girl | Slender; Young tree | |
| | Unisex | To wander; To roam | |
| | Girl | A pale and fair woman | |
| | Girl | The pale one | |
| | Girl | King, monarch; fa*grant, virtuous, and beautiful | |
| | Girl | King, monarch; Quiet, still, gentle, essence, spirit, clear, and crystal | |
| | Girl | King; Monarch; Beautiful; Reason; Logic; Establish; Black; Dawn | |
| | Girl | King; Monarch; Develop; Luxuriant; Beautiful; Elegant; Outstanding | |
| | Girl | Born of God | |
| | Girl | A leopard | |
| | Girl | A traveler | |
| | Girl | Fragrant | |
| | Girl | The one who gathers the firewood | |
| | Unisex | Gentle; Soft | |
| | Girl | Woman; Lady | |
| | Girl | The one from without | |
| | Girl | Born of Njeri | |
| | Girl | One of the nine founders of Agikuyu | |
| | Girl | One of the nine founders of Agikuyu | |
| | Girl | A pale and fair woman. | |
| | Unisex | God is gracious | |
| | Girl | Guardian, Protector | |
| | Girl | Pashto term for rose | |
| | Unisex | Flower; Beautiful; Fragrant | |
| | Girl | Rose flower | |
| | Girl | Bold; Strong; Protector | |
| | Unisex | Guardian or protector | |
| | Girl | Flower | |
| | Girl | Intelligent, graceful, caring | |
| | Unisex | Warrior; Strong; Fearless | |
| | Girl | Let them talk | |
| | Girl | Worthy of praise | |
| | Unisex | Settlement of Wassa's people; People of the first man; | |
| | Girl | One who describes | |
| | Girl | One who is gracious, patient, and powerful | |
| | Unisex | King | |
| | Girl | Certain; Sure; Confident | |
| | Unisex | A measure of power or electrical energy | |
| | Unisex | Meadow of quivering aspens | |
| | Unisex | Wolf | |
| | Unisex | River crossing; Wanderer | |
| | Unisex | Land beside the road | |
| | Unisex | Craftsman, moonshine, wanderer | |
| | Unisex | Land by the road | |
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Infographic: Magnificent Baby Girl Names Starting With W
Names beginning with the letter W hold a special allure. You can find abundant options from different languages and cultures, signifying a diversity of meanings. These names symbolize virtues like courage and grace, while some are drawn from nature. Read the infographic below and uncover the best ones for your pretty little princess.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are some baby girl names starting with W that are inspired by famous or historical figures?
Several baby girl names have been inspired by prominent figures like Wilhelmina, inspired by Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands. Winifred is inspired by the 7th-century Saint Winifred, and Wulfrun is inspired by a 10th-century English noblewoman who founded the city of Wolverhampton.
2. Are there any gender-neutral baby names that start with the letter W?
Several names like Whitney (English name meaning ‘white island’), Win (Burmese name meaning ‘bright, radiant, brilliant’), Willy (English name that is a diminutive of William, Wilhelm, and Willem), and Wei (Chinese name meaning ‘power, high, great’) start from W and are gender neutral.
3. Are there any unique baby girl names that start with the letter W?
Yes, there are some girl names starting with W that are rare. Some of them are Wallis (foreigner), Wilfreda (desiring peace), Windsor (riverbank with a windlass), Wisteria (name of a flowering plant), Wisdom (wise), and Wenda (white, blessed).
4. What are some modern baby girl names that start with W?
Some baby girl names like Wanesa or Wanessa (from the invented name Vanessa), Willow (name of a tree), Winter (name of a season), Wren (name of a songbird), Wrenlee and Wrenley (elaborations of Wren), and Wynter (variation of Winter) are modern names starting with W.
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Do you have a name in mind and want to know more about it? Or want to find names belonging to a particular origin, religion, or having a specific meaning? Use our search tool below to explore more baby names with different combinations.
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Shikha is a writer-turned-editor at MomJunction, with over seven years of experience in the field of content. Having done a certification in Relationship Coaching, her core interest lies in writing articles that guide couples through their courtship to marriage and parenthood. She also specializes in baby names. A postgraduate in Human Resources from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, she likes understanding...read full bio
