Willington
Old English · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Willington
Willington is derived from Old English elements "wil" (will/desire) and "ing" (descendant of) combined with "ton" (settlement), meaning "settlement of Wil's people" or "town of the willing ones." The name is primarily English in origin and has been used in English-speaking cultures, particularly as a place name and surname, with historical roots in medieval England.
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Etymology
Willington is derived from Old English elements "wil" (will/desire) and "ing" (descendant of) combined with "ton" (settlement), meaning "settlement of Wil's people" or "town of the willing ones." The name is primarily English in origin and has been used in English-speaking cultures, particularly as a place name and surname, with historical roots in medieval England.
Willington currently ranks #6,510 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1985.
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