Will
Meaning of Will
Will is a popular male name with American and British English pronunciations (/wɪl/). It is often used as a nickname for the name William, which has a rich history and is derived from the Germanic elements "wil" meaning "will, desire" and "helm" meaning "helmet, protection." The name Will has been consistently ranked among the top 1000 names in the United States. In recent years, it has seen a slight decline in popularity but remains a classic choice for parents looking for a strong and timeless name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as wil (/wɪl/)
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Notable People Named Will
| Willard Carroll Smith II, also known as Will Smith, is a highly accomplished American actor, rapper, and film producer with numerous awards and a significant global box office success. |
| Will Ferrell - John William Ferrell is a highly acclaimed American actor, comedian, writer, and producer, known for his leading roles in comedy films and his numerous accolades, including four Emmy Awards and the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. |
| Will Eisner - William Erwin Eisner was an influential American cartoonist, writer, and entrepreneur known for his pioneering work in the comic book industry and popularizing the term "graphic novel." |
| Will Wright - William Ralph Wright is a renowned American video game designer and co-founder of Maxis, known for his work in creating popular simulation games. |
| Will Durant - William James Durant was an American historian and philosopher, renowned for his extensive work on The Story of Civilization and The Story of Philosophy. |
| Will Self - William Woodard Self is an English writer, journalist, political commentator, and broadcaster known for his extensive literary works and as a Professor of Modern Thought at Brunel University London. |
| Will Muschamp - William Lawrence Muschamp is an American football coach and former player, currently serving as the co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach at the University of Georgia. |
| Will Shortz - William F. Shortz is an American puzzle creator and editor, known for being the crossword puzzle editor for The New York Times and for founding the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament. |
| Will Poulter - William Jack Poulter is a British actor known for his roles in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader and We're the Millers, for which he won the BAFTA Rising Star Award. |
| Will Bynum - William Bynum is an American former professional basketball player known for his college career and winning the 2007 Israeli Basketball Premier League Finals MVP. |
| Will Rodgers - William P. Rodgers is an American professional stock car racing driver who competes part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and has previously competed in various other racing series. |
| Will Smith - William Raymond Smith III was a former NFL defensive end who played for the New Orleans Saints and tragically passed away in a shooting incident. |
| Will Smith - William Dills Smith is a professional baseball catcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, known for his college career with the Louisville Cardinals and his MLB debut in 2019. |
| Will Keith Kellogg was an American industrialist and philanthropist known for founding the Kellogg Company and the Kellogg Foundation, as well as for his involvement in breeding Arabian horses. |
| Willie Mack Wheaton Jr., also known as Will Wheaton, is an American singer, songwriter, and musician who was mentored by Furman Fordham and is the son of Gospel singer Juanita Wheaton. |
