All about the name WILLE

Meaning, origin, history.

Wille is a unisex given name of German and Scandinavian origin, meaning "resolute protection". It is composed of the elements 'wil' meaning 'will', 'desire', or 'strength', and '-e' which signifies 'protection'. Wille was popular among Germans in the Middle Ages but has since declined in usage. In Scandinavia, it remains a rare but traditional name for both males and females. There are no notable figures with this name, as it is not widely used outside of its regions of origin.

See also

German
Germany

Popularity of the name WILLE since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

"The name Wille appears to have experienced varying popularity over the course of time, with peaks in popularity occurring every few years between 1912 and 1929."