Name

Meaning

Pronunciation

Origin & Religion

Biblical/Religious Significance

Astrological Sign

Walter

Ruler of the army

Wal-ter

German, Christian

Symbolizes leadership and courage, embodying Christian service.

Leo (Strong and bold)

Waylon

Land by the road

Way-lon

English, Christian

Represents the journey of life and spiritual growth.

Sagittarius (Adventurous)

Wilfred

Peaceful will

Wil-fred

English, Christian

Reflects the Christian virtue of peace and determination.

Libra (Balanced and calm)

Wade

To go, to ford

Wayd

English, Christian

Symbolizes perseverance and crossing challenges with faith.

Capricorn (Practical and steady)

Wesley

Western meadow

Wes-lee

English, Christian

Represents tranquility and God’s creation in nature.

Taurus (Grounded and serene)

Wren

Small bird

Ren

English, Christian

Symbolizes freedom and joy as seen in the beauty of creation.

Pisces (Gentle and creative)

Winston

Joyful stone

Win-ston

English, Christian

Represents strength and joy in faith.

Scorpio (Resilient and strong)

Wilmer

Resolute or famous

Wil-mer

German, Christian

Reflects determination and fame for virtuous deeds.

Aries (Ambitious and determined)

Wycliff

From the white cliff

Wye-cliff

English, Christian

Represents steadfastness and standing strong in faith.

Virgo (Grounded and reliable)

Walker

One who walks

Wal-ker

English, Christian

Symbolizes progress and walking with God.

Sagittarius (Adventurous)

Willis

Determined protector

Wil-lis

English, Christian

Represents steadfastness and protection of others.

Cancer (Caring and nurturing)

Worth

Value, significance

Worth

English, Christian

Reflects the intrinsic worth of every soul in God’s eyes.

Libra (Balanced and fair)

Ward

Guardian

Ward

English, Christian

Symbolizes protection and guidance in spiritual matters.

Leo (Protective and strong)

Wilbur

Willful and bright

Wil-bur

English, Christian

Reflects clarity of purpose and faith in God’s plan.

Gemini (Bright and resourceful)

Wellington

Wealthy estate

Wel-ling-ton

English, Christian

Represents the abundance of God’s blessings.

Taurus (Grounded and prosperous)

Woodrow

Row of houses by woods

Wood-row

English, Christian

Symbolizes harmony with nature and the Creator.

Capricorn (Practical and serene)

Wolfgang

Traveling wolf

Wolf-gang

German, Christian

Represents strength and courage in following God’s call.

Scorpio (Brave and loyal)

Winfred

Peaceful friend

Win-fred

English, Christian

Reflects the Christian virtue of fostering peace and friendship.

Libra (Diplomatic and kind)

Wyatt

Brave in war

Wy-att

English, Christian

Represents courage and standing firm in faith.

Aries (Bold and determined)

Whitaker

From the white field

Whi-ta-ker

English, Christian

Symbolizes purity and spiritual growth.

Virgo (Pure and grounded)

Wallace

Foreigner, stranger

Wal-lis

Scottish, Christian

Reflects God’s love for all, embracing diversity.

Aquarius (Inclusive and open-minded)

Wilbert

Bright will

Wil-bert

German, Christian

Represents clarity and determination in faith.

Gemini (Bright and innovative)

Weston

From the western town

Wes-ton

English, Christian

Symbolizes moving forward and spiritual growth.

Sagittarius (Optimistic and adventurous)

Winslow

Hill of victory

Wins-low

English, Christian

Represents triumph through faith in God.

Leo (Victorious and bold)

Wystan

Battle stone

Wis-tan

English, Christian

Reflects strength and resilience in defending one’s beliefs.

Scorpio (Resilient and strong)

Warner

Army defender

War-ner

German, Christian

Symbolizes protecting the faith and standing for righteousness.

Capricorn (Steadfast and protective)

Wyndham

From a windy village

Win-dam

English, Christian

Represents stability amidst challenges, trusting God’s guidance.

Virgo (Grounded and steady)

Whitman

White man’s settlement

Whit-man

English, Christian

Symbolizes purity and the grace of God in building communities.

Libra (Peaceful and fair)

Wendell

Wanderer, traveler

Wen-dell

German, Christian

Reflects life as a journey guided by God’s light.

Sagittarius (Adventurous)

Wolford

Wolf guardian

Wolf-ord

German, Christian

Represents protection and strength, following God’s call.

Scorpio (Protective and bold)

Wenceslaus

Greater glory

Wen-ces-laus

Slavic, Christian

Symbolizes glorifying God through deeds, inspired by St. Wenceslaus.

Leo (Glorious and bright)

Whitfield

From the white field

Whit-field

English, Christian

Reflects purity and God’s creation.

Virgo (Grounded and serene)

Worthington

From a noble estate

Worth-ing-ton

English, Christian

Represents living a life of worth and faith.

Capricorn (Dignified and steady)

Wainwright

Wagon builder

Wain-wright

English, Christian

Symbolizes building and creating with God’s guidance.

Taurus (Constructive and practical)

Wulfric

Wolf power

Wul-frik

Anglo-Saxon, Christian

Represents strength and wisdom in Christ.

Scorpio (Brave and determined)

Washington

People of Wassa’s town

Wash-ing-ton

English, Christian

Symbolizes leadership and standing firm in faith.

Aries (Leader and visionary)

Winslet

Stream by the hill

Wins-let

English, Christian

Reflects tranquility and God’s blessings in nature.

Pisces (Gentle and calm)

Whitby

From the white farm

Whit-bee

English, Christian

Represents purity and growth in spiritual life.

Virgo (Pure and grounded)

Wilkes

Determined protector

Wilks

English, Christian

Symbolizes guardianship and care, embodying Christian virtues.

Cancer (Protective and nurturing)

Westley

Western meadow

West-lee

English, Christian

Represents growth and peace, inspired by God’s creation.

Taurus (Grounded and serene)

Walden

Forest valley

Wal-den

English, Christian

Symbolizes God’s creation and connection with nature.

Taurus (Grounded and serene)

Winfield

Meadow of friends

Win-field

English, Christian

Reflects fellowship and unity within the Christian community.

Libra (Social and harmonious)

Wakefield

Field of wet grass

Wake-field

English, Christian

Represents renewal and God’s blessings in abundance.

Pisces (Calm and nurturing)

Wilder

Untamed, wild

Wil-der

English, Christian

Reflects freedom and the boundless nature of God’s love.

Aquarius (Free-spirited)

Willoughby

Farm near the willows

Wil-low-bee

English, Christian

Represents resilience and growth, inspired by God’s nurturing.

Taurus (Resilient and nurturing)

Wycliffe

From the white cliff

Wye-cliff

English, Christian

Represents purity and strength, inspired by nature’s majesty.

Aries (Strong and visionary)

Walcott

Cottage by the wall

Wal-cott

English, Christian

Symbolizes protection and God’s presence in every dwelling.

Cancer (Protective and nurturing)

Woodson

Son of the woods

Wood-son

English, Christian

Reflects connection to nature and God’s creation.

Virgo (Grounded and serene)

Wilburn

From the spring brook

Wil-burn

English, Christian

Represents renewal and vitality, inspired by God’s living water.

Pisces (Calm and renewing)

Winton

From the joyful town

Win-ton

English, Christian

Reflects joy and harmony in a community under God’s blessings.

Libra (Joyful and balanced)

Whittaker

White field

Whitt-a-ker

English, Christian

Represents purity and God’s grace in life’s fields.

Virgo (Pure and focused)

Weldon

Hill near the spring

Wel-don

English, Christian

Symbolizes refreshment and renewal in God’s presence.

Taurus (Grounded and serene)

Warrick

Strong leader

War-rick

English, Christian

Reflects strength and guidance, inspired by biblical leaders.

Aries (Bold and strong)

Wayman

Traveler

Way-man

English, Christian

Represents life’s journey and following God’s path.

Sagittarius (Adventurous)

Webster

Weaver

Web-ster

English, Christian

Symbolizes creativity and weaving God’s plan in life.

Virgo (Practical and creative)

Wetherby

From the sheep farm

Weth-er-by

English, Christian

Represents care and responsibility, inspired by biblical shepherds.

Taurus (Grounded and caring)

Weldrick

From the spring hill

Wel-drik

English, Christian

Reflects refreshment and renewal in God’s creation.

Pisces (Refreshing and calm)

Westbrook

Western brook

West-brook

English, Christian

Symbolizes vitality and life, inspired by God’s living water.

Capricorn (Steady and vital)

Wynter

Winter

Win-ter

English, Christian

Symbolizes renewal and the promise of new beginnings in Christ.

Capricorn (Renewing and enduring)

Windsor

From the riverbank

Win-zor

English, Christian

Reflects calmness and God’s grace by life’s rivers.

Pisces (Calm and flowing)

Whitcomb

White valley

Whit-comb

English, Christian

Reflects purity and faithfulness, inspired by God’s presence.

Virgo (Grounded and pure)

Wickham

From the homestead

Wick-ham

English, Christian

Represents community and God’s provision in life’s shelter.

Cancer (Protective and nurturing)

Wyman

Warrior

Wy-man

Old English, Christian

Symbolizes courage and dedication, inspired by biblical soldiers of faith.

Aries (Courageous and bold)

Willard

Strong desire

Wil-lard

Old English, Christian

Represents strength and purpose, inspired by God’s calling.

Aries (Determined and bold)

Wardell

Guardian of the hill

War-dell

English, Christian

Reflects protection and strength, inspired by biblical watchmen.

Taurus (Protective and grounded)

Westland

From the western land

West-land

English, Christian

Symbolizes expansion and growth, inspired by spreading God’s word.

Sagittarius (Expansive and bold)

Whitworth

White enclosure

Whit-worth

English, Christian

Reflects purity and God’s protection in enclosed spaces.

Virgo (Pure and secure)

Wetherington

Shepherd’s town

Weth-er-ing-ton

English, Christian

Symbolizes care and guidance, inspired by Jesus as the Good Shepherd.

Taurus (Grounded and caring)

Waldemar

Famous ruler

Wal-de-mar

Germanic, Christian

Reflects leadership and influence, inspired by biblical kings.

Leo (Confident and bold)

Walton

From the walled town

Wal-ton

English, Christian

Represents safety and God’s provision in times of need.

Cancer (Protective and safe)

Wylder

Untamed, wild

Wy-lder

Old English, Christian

Symbolizes freedom and following God’s natural path.

Aries (Free-spirited and bold)

Warrington

Town of the weirs

War-ring-ton

English, Christian

Symbolizes protection and stability, inspired by God’s enduring grace.

Taurus (Grounded and steady)

Wilkins

Son of William

Wil-kins

English, Christian

Represents legacy and continuity, inspired by biblical genealogies.

Capricorn (Family-oriented)

Woolsey

Victorious wolf

Wool-sey

Old English, Christian

Reflects strength and victory, inspired by God’s triumph over evil.

Scorpio (Resilient and brave)

Wenzel

God’s people

Wen-zell

German, Christian

Reflects devotion to God’s service, inspired by biblical followers of Christ.

Cancer (Devoted and caring)

Wallis

Welshman, stranger

Wal-lis

Welsh, Christian

Symbolizes the traveler, reflecting God’s journey for his people.

Sagittarius (Adventurous)

Westin

From the western town

Wes-tin

English, Christian

Represents God’s guidance and the broad path towards righteousness.

Leo (Bold and confident)

Watford

Ford near the water

Wat-ford

English, Christian

Represents the flowing of God’s blessings and protection.

Cancer (Sensitive and caring)

Winthrop

From the friend’s village

Win-throp

Old English, Christian

Reflects the importance of community in Christ, inspired by early Christian fellowship.

Virgo (Compassionate and giving)

Warden

Guardian, keeper

War-den

English, Christian

Reflects the protector role in God’s kingdom, inspired by biblical watchmen.

Capricorn (Responsible and steady)

Waldron

Rule of the forest

Wald-ron

Old English, Christian

Represents God’s dominion over nature, inspired by biblical stewardship.

Taurus (Grounded and reliable)

Wills

Desire, will

Wills

Old English, Christian

Represents the strength of will and purpose to follow God’s calling.

Leo (Ambitious and determined)

Wilson

Son of Will

Will-son

English, Christian

Symbolizes legacy and the continuation of God's work through generations.

Virgo (Steady and hardworking)

Wadsworth

Watch hill

Wads-worth

Old English, Christian

Reflects vigilance and the watchful care of God.

Capricorn (Observant and diligent)

Wellborn

Well born, noble

Well-born

Old English, Christian

Represents nobility and virtue in God’s eyes.

Leo (Noble and courageous)

Warren

Protector

War-ren

English, Christian

No direct biblical reference, suggests protection and care

Leo (Strong-willed)

Wayne

Wagon maker, road, path

Wayne

English, Christian

Represents a guide or a wayfinder, aligning with spiritual paths

Capricorn (Grounded)

William

Resolute protector

Wil-li-am

Germanic, Christian

A strong protector, referenced throughout Christian history

Virgo (Practical)

Wylie

Clever, crafty

Wy-lie

Scottish, Christian

Suggests wisdom and craftiness, aligns with biblical wisdom

Gemini (Quick-witted)