276 Baby Girl Names That Start With Letter W

A worthwhile repository of names for your wonderful and winsome little angel.

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• Dec 18, 2023

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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
Winda	Girl	Chasing for food
Windsor	Unisex	Noble, royal, regal
Windy	Unisex	Air in motion; Wind
Winfield	Unisex	Field of victory
Wing	Unisex	A part of an animal or object used for flying; A section or building attached to a main structure
Winifred	Girl	Blessed peace
Winky	Unisex	Someone who often winks or is playful, flirty, or mischievous
Winn	Girl	Joyful, blessed, friend
Winnet	Unisex	Blessed peacemaking
Winnie	Girl	Fair one; Soft; Happiness; Pure

Winona	Girl	First-born daughter, noble spirit
Winry	Girl	Friend; Joy
Winslet	Unisex	Joy; Wynn's stream
Winsley	Unisex	Friend's field; From the friend's meadow
Winslow	Unisex	Meadow or hill with a victory
Winta	Girl	Desire
Winter	Girl	Winter season
Winthrop	Unisex	Victorious warrior
Wirth	Unisex	Strong, honorable protector
Wisal	Girl	Communion in love

Wisama	Girl	Beauty; Attractiveness
Wisdom	Unisex	Intelligence; Knowledge; Understanding
Wish	Girl	A desire or hope for something to happen or be true
Wisteria	Unisex	Wister's flower
Withypoll	Girl	The twig head
Witness	Unisex	A person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, take place
Witt	Unisex	White; Wise; Cever
Wizard	Unisex	Magician; Sorcerer
Wodeleah	Unisex	One from the wooded meadow
Woelinam	Girl	In God I trust

Wokabi	Girl	She is of the Maasai
Wolf	Unisex	Wild; Strong; Intelligent hunter
Wolfie	Unisex	Diminutive of Wolf; Like a wolf
Wolverine	Unisex	Mutant name of one of the main protagonists of Marvel's X-Men comics
Won	Unisex	First or leader
Wonder	Unisex	Feeling of amazement caused by something unexpected or extraordinary
Wong	Unisex	King; Royal
Wood	Unisex	Strong, natural, resilient
Woods	Unisex	Forest or wooded area
Woong	Girl	Grand; Magnificent

Wordah	Girl	Rose
Worth	Unisex	Value, significance
Worthy	Unisex	Deserving, valuable, commendable
Wraith	Unisex	A ghost or ghostlike image of someone, especially one seen shortly before or after their death
Wrangler	Unisex	Tough; Rugged; Adventurous
Wray	Unisex	Remote or isolated place; Nook; Corner
Wren	Girl	A bird
Wrenlee	Unisex	Unique; Whimsical; Nature-inspired
Wrenley	Unisex	Bird's meadow
Wrenly	Unisex	Small bird; Renowned ruler

Wrenn	Unisex	Small songbird
Wrenna	Unisex	Small; Chirping bird
Wrennyn	Unisex	Unique; Whimsical; Nature-inspired
Wrigley	Unisex	From the meadow with a hedge
Wryn	Unisex	Unique; Strong; Mysterious
Wrynn	Unisex	Strength and leadership
Wubitu	Girl	Beautiful
Wulan	Girl	The moon
Wylan	Unisex	Music-loving, creative, compassionate
Wyland	Unisex	Wolf land; Land of wolves

Wyld	Unisex	Untamed; Wild
Wylde	Unisex	Someone who is untamed, unconventional or living in nature; Someone from a rural or uncultivated area
Wylder	Unisex	Wild animal; Bird catcher
Wylee	Unisex	Energetic; Adventurous; Free-spirited
Wyley	Unisex	Charming; Captivating; Crafty
Wylie	Unisex	Clever and skilled
Wylla	Girl	Graceful; Noble
Wyllow	Unisex	Variant transcription of Willow; The willow tree
Wyn	Unisex	Joyful, talented, determined
Wynn	Unisex	Joyful, blessed

Wynne	Unisex	Fair; blessed; whitefriend
Wynnie	Unisex	Fair; Blessed peacemaking
Wynona	Girl	Gracious; Blessed
Wynonna	Girl	Strength and grace
Wynter	Unisex	Variation of Winter
Wyoming	Unisex	At the big river flat

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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.

wonderful girl names starting with w (infographic)

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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