Wilmot
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Wilmot
Wilmot derives from the Germanic elements "wil" (will, desire) and "mot" (courage, spirit), meaning "resolute will" or "determined spirit." The name was primarily used in English and Norman contexts during the Middle Ages and remains most associated with English-speaking cultures, with no specific religious affiliation.
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Etymology
Wilmot derives from the Germanic elements "wil" (will, desire) and "mot" (courage, spirit), meaning "resolute will" or "determined spirit." The name was primarily used in English and Norman contexts during the Middle Ages and remains most associated with English-speaking cultures, with no specific religious affiliation.
Wilmot currently ranks #10,116 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1916.
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