Wilhelmi
Germanic · Boy · 3 syllables
Popularity & facts
Relative popularity index, 2010–2025Popularity over time
Popularity indexHistorical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Wilhelmi
The given name 'Wilhelmi' is derived from the Germanic words 'wil' (will, desire) and 'helm' (helmet, protection), meaning 'resolute protector' or 'strong-willed guardian'.
Cross-referenced with Wikidata/Wikipedia. AI-assisted, community-reviewable. Suggest an improvement.
Etymology
The given name 'Wilhelmi' is derived from the Germanic words 'wil' (will, desire) and 'helm' (helmet, protection), meaning 'resolute protector' or 'strong-willed guardian'. It is commonly used in European cultures, particularly in Germany and Scandinavia, and has historical significance as a name borne by several German and Scandinavian monarchs, including William I of Germany and William II of the Netherlands.
Wilhelmi currently ranks #2,942 in the United States as a boy's name.
Contribute to this name
Help improve this page with a meaning, origin, or correction—and get credited as a contributor.
Share your knowledge about this name—meaning, origin, pronunciation, or correction. Your contribution is reviewed and credited with your name.
Login to contributeWe use Google & Facebook login — no password needed.
Sibling name ideas
European names that sit beautifully beside WilhelmiSimilar names you might like
Names starting with WMore names starting with W
- Westleigh
- Welles
- Wain
- Wang
- Weikko
- Weldon
- Wajeeha
- Wafaa
- Wayde
- Wealth
- Wavell
- Wahaj
- Walden
- Weir
- Wassillie
- Welbert
- Whitlee
- Weslee
Find middle names for Wilhelmi →
🧬 See Wilhelmi's popularity the year you were born →
🔢 Get Wilhelmi's free numerology report card →
💫 Is Wilhelmi your name? Get your free “My name means…” card →
👶 Have a Wilhelmi already? Find sibling names that fit →
💬 Does Wilhelmi go with your surname? Check the rhythm, rhyme and initials →
Names that sound like Wilhelmi
Phonetic match, not just spelling"William derives from the Germanic elements "wil" (desire, will) and "helm" (helmet, protection), literally meaning "resolute protector" or "determined guardian."…"
"Wilma is a feminine name meaning "resolute protector" or "determined will," derived from the Germanic elements "wil" (will, desire) and…"
"Willem means "resolute protector" and derives from the Germanic elements "wil" (will, desire) and "helm" (helmet, protection), making it the…"
"Waylon is an English surname-turned-given name derived from the Old English elements "weg" (way/road) and "lān" (lane), literally meaning "dweller…"
"The given name 'Wilhelm' is derived from the Germanic words 'wil' meaning "will" or "desire" and 'helm' meaning "helmet" or…"
"Wilhelmina is the feminine form of Wilhelm, derived from the Germanic elements "wil" (will, desire) and "helm" (helmet, protection), meaning…"
"The given name 'Willemina' is derived from the Germanic words 'will' meaning 'will' or 'desire' and 'helmina' or 'helmina', a…"
"The given name 'William' is derived from the Old High German name 'Wilhelm', composed of 'wil' meaning 'will' or 'desire'…"
"Willian is a variant spelling of William, derived from the Germanic elements "wil" (desire, will) and "helm" (helmet, protection), meaning…"
"Williamina is the feminine form of William, derived from the Germanic elements "wil" (desire, will) and "helm" (helmet, protection), meaning…"
"Willyan is a variant spelling of William, derived from the Germanic elements "wil" (will, desire) and "helm" (helmet, protection), meaning…"
"Willum is a variant of William, meaning "resolute protector" from the Old High German elements *willio* (will, desire) and *helm*…"