Vilje
Scandinavian · Girl
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About the name Vilje
The given name 'Vilje' is a Danish and Norwegian name derived from the Old Norse word *vilji*, meaning "will" or "desire." It is primarily used in Scandinavian cultures, particularly Denmark and Norway, with no strong religious association, though it appears in modern secular contexts and occasionally as a short form of Vilhelm.
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Etymology
The given name 'Vilje' is a Danish and Norwegian name derived from the Old Norse word *vilji*, meaning "will" or "desire." It is primarily used in Scandinavian cultures, particularly Denmark and Norway, with no strong religious association, though it appears in modern secular contexts and occasionally as a short form of Vilhelm.
Vilje currently ranks #110 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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