Willie
Meaning of Willie
Willie is a male name that has been used for many years. It is pronounced as WIL-ee (/ˈwɪli/) in both American English and British English. Variations of the name include Willey and Willy. In the United States, Willie has had varying levels of popularity over the years. In recent times, it has ranked around 1000 to 1200 in terms of occurrence. However, back in the early 20th century, it was more commonly used and ranked within the top 50 names. Despite its fluctuating popularity, Willie remains a classic and timeless choice for parents looking for a traditional name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as WIL-ee (/ˈwɪli/)
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Notable People Named Willie
| Willie Hugh Nelson is a prominent American country singer, guitarist, and songwriter known for his contributions to outlaw country music and his involvement in activism. |
| Willie Howard Mays Jr., also known as "the Say Hey Kid," is a legendary former center fielder in Major League Baseball, widely considered one of the greatest players of all time. |
| Willie Lee Wilson is an American businessman and perennial political candidate known for his multiple unsuccessful runs in various elections. |
| Willie O'Ree - William Eldon "Willie" O'Ree is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player known for breaking the black color barrier in the NHL and being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. |
| Willie Lee McCovey, also known as "Stretch" and "Willie Mac", was a renowned American professional baseball player who played as a first baseman for the San Francisco Giants for 19 seasons. |
| Guglielmo Papaleo, also known as Willie Pep, was a two-time World Featherweight champion and a renowned American professional boxer from 1942 to 1950. |
| Willie James Wilson is a former professional baseball player known for his speed and skill as an outfielder and leadoff hitter, with a career total of 668 stolen bases. |
| Willie Colón - William Anthony Colón Román is an influential American Salsa musician, known for his pioneering role in the genre and his involvement in social activism. |
| Willie Everett Parker Jr. is a former professional football player known for his career as a running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL. |
| Willie Johnston - William J. Johnston, a drummer boy in the American Civil War, received the Medal of Honor at age 13 for being the only drummer to come away with his instrument during a retreat. |
| Willie Dean McGee is a former MLB outfielder and current St. Louis Cardinals assistant coach, known for winning two batting titles and the 1985 National League MVP award. |
| Willie Walsh - William "Willie" Walsh is an Irish former Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Killaloe between 1994 and 2010. |
| Willie Dixon - William James Dixon was a highly influential American blues musician, vocalist, songwriter, and record producer known for his prolific songwriting and shaping the post-World War II sound of Chicago blues. |
| Willie Keeler - William Henry Keeler, also known as "Wee Willie," was a legendary American right fielder in Major League Baseball, known for his exceptional hitting and induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939. |
| Willie Hammerstein - William Hammerstein was a prominent American theater manager known for running the highly successful Victoria Theatre in Manhattan, featuring popular vaudeville shows and unique "freak acts". |
