Christian Names Starting with “W”
Authentic Christian baby names beginning with W — with meanings, origins and lucky numbers. Choose from 186 christian names starting with this letter, or explore another letter below.
Wachira
UnisexGod's protection
Waclaw
BoyRuler of the Slavs
Wade
BoyValley traveller
Wadsworth
BoyWell-guided, wealthy
Wain
BoyRuler, Conqueror
Wainwright
BoyWagon road builder
Wait
UnisexEnduring, Patient, Expectant
Waiter
UnisexServant
Waithaka
BoyGod's gift
Waithera
GirlGod's guide
Wakefield
BoyWakeful field
Wald
BoyRule, Power, Protection
Waldemar
BoyRuler of the forest
Waldo
BoyRule, Leader, Power
Waldon
BoyRuler of the Valley
Walerian
BoyRuler, Strong, Brave
Waleriana
GirlGentle, ruler
Walker
BoyOne who moves or goes
Wallace
BoyForeigner, stranger
Wallache
BoyLittle stranger, foreigner
Wallas
UnisexStranger, Foreigner
Wallie
UnisexFriend, companion
Wallis
BoyWelsh: Valleys or stranger
Walliw
UnisexMystical protector
Wally
BoyRuler, valiant
Walsh
BoyWise or Foreigner
Walter
BoyStranger, army warrior
Walther
BoyRuler of the army
Wambugu
BoyGod's gift
Wambui
GirlGod's gift
Wanda
GirlRock, Wanderer
Wandie
GirlRuler of the People
Wandis
GirlWanderer, Traveler
Waneta
GirlMaiden, Young Woman
Wanja
GirlGift of God
Wanjiku
GirlGod's gift
Wanjiru
GirlGod's gift
Ward
BoyGuardian, protector
Waring
UnisexWar-worthy, warrior
Warner
BoyProtector, Guardian
Warren
BoyRed protector
Wash
UnisexCleansing, purification
Washington
BoyFriend of the army
Waverly
GirlWavering, wavering stream
Way
UnisexThe Path to Follow
Waylan
BoyWanderer, Traveler
Waylen
BoyRoad, Pilgrimage
Waylin
BoyJourney, pilgrimage
Wayne
BoyWanderer, traveler
Web
UnisexNetwork, connection
Weber
BoyBright, shining one
Webster
BoyWebmaker
Weider
UnisexPowerful warrior
Welbie
UnisexStranger, foreigner
Welby
UnisexStranger, foreigner
Wells
UnisexFrom the well
Welsh
UnisexBritish, Celtic
Wencel
BoySlavic warrior name
Wenda
GirlFriend
Wendall
BoyFriend
Wendel
BoyFriend
Wendela
GirlFriend to War
Wendelin
BoyFriend of the winds
Wendeline
GirlFriend to the wanderer
Wendell
BoyFriend to the Elf
Wendi
GirlFriend
Wenona
GirlFriend, Beloved
Werner
BoyRuler, protector
Wesley
UnisexWestern meadow
Weslina
GirlGod's protection
Wesrael
BoyGod is my salvation
West
UnisexWesterly direction or region
Westbrook
BoyWestern brook
Westbrooke
UnisexA brook or stream in the west
Westin
BoyWest, friend
Westleigh
UnisexFrom the west meadow
Westley
BoyFrom the West Meadow
Weston
BoyWester, son
Westoniel
UnisexValley of God
Weylin
BoyMan of God
Wheeler
BoyStrong, powerful wheel
Whitaker
BoyWhite
Whitney
GirlWhite Island
Wiborada
GirlStruggle, striving, or warrior woman
Wiebke
GirlGermanic: 'Wealth, Affluence'
Wieslaw
BoyGod's protection, God's law
Wigberta
GirlPowerful warrior
Wiktoria
GirlVictory of God
Wiktorina
GirlGod's strength
Wilbert
BoyResolute warrior
Wilden
UnisexWild, untamed
Wildon
BoyWild, ruler
Wileen
GirlProtector, Shining Light
Wilek
BoyVigorous warrior
Wiley
BoyWise, Clever
Wilfred
BoyWill of peace
Wilfredo
BoyStrong in battle, desiring peace
Wilfrid
BoyFriend of peace
Wilfried
BoyRule in peace
Wilhelm
BoyRuling protector, helmet of will
Wilhelma
GirlStruggle of Will
Wilhelmina
GirlStruggle, warrior
Wilhelmine
GirlResolute protector
Wilhelmus
BoyWill or desire-helmer, helper of the people
Wilian
BoyWill of God
Will
BoyWill, desire, or volition
Willa
GirlResolute protection
Willabella
GirlWill of God
Willamina
GirlWill of God
Willard
BoyResolute warrior
Willdon
BoyWild, powerful gift from God
Willem
BoyWill or Helm, power or protection
Willemina
GirlResolute protector
Willetta
GirlWillful helper
Willette
GirlGod's will, guidance
Willey
BoyDesire in the wood
Willi
BoyWill
William
UnisexResolute protector
Williams
BoyResolute protector
Willie
BoyWill
Willow
UnisexWillow tree
Willyt
UnisexFriend of God
Wilma
GirlPowerful will
Wilmar
UnisexWill of water
Wilmer
BoyPowerful protector
Wilmetta
GirlRule of God
Wilmette
GirlDetermined, powerful
Wilona
GirlJoyful, Willing, Gentle
Wilone
UnisexFriend
Wilt
BoyWilling, resilient
Wilton
BoyWil's town
Wiltrud
GirlStrong in battle, ruler in war
Wiltruda
GirlStrong in battle, powerful in war
Win
UnisexFriend, Beloved, Victor
Windy
GirlMoving as the wind
Winfield
BoyFriend's field
Winfred
GirlFriend of peace
Winfreda
GirlFriend's strength
Wini
GirlJester, delight
Winifield
UnisexFriend's field
Winn
UnisexFriend
Winna
GirlJoy, delight
Winnah
GirlVictorious
Winni
GirlFriend
Winnie
GirlFriend of God
Winnifred
GirlFriend of peace
Winny
GirlFriend, beloved
Winola
GirlFriendly Little One
Winona
GirlFriendly one
Winonah
GirlFriend to all
Winslow
BoyFriend's valley
Winston
BoyFriend's town, victory town
Winter
GirlSeason of snow and ice
Winthrop
BoyFriend's horse
Wit
UnisexIntelligent, Clever
Wittie
GirlWise, clever
Wivina
GirlLife, friend
Wladimira
GirlRule by God
Wladyslaw
BoyRuler of peace
Wojtek
BoyRuler of war
Wolf
UnisexDescendant of the wolf
Wolfgang
BoyWolf-warrior
Wolfgarda
GirlWolf warrior
Wolfhard
BoyWolf warrior
Wolfie
BoyLittle wolf
Wood
UnisexStrong, sturdy, and long-lasting
Woodman
BoyDweller in the woods
Woodrow
BoyRuler of the roe deer
Worden
UnisexStrong, Brave
Worth
UnisexValue, Merit, Price
Worthington
BoyFarmstead town
Wren
GirlSmall, brown bird
Wright
BoyCorrect, just, righteous
Wyatan
BoyBrave Warrior
Wyatt
UnisexBrave in war
Wye
GirlGod's bounty
Wylie
BoyFrom the river Wye
Wyn
UnisexJoy, happiness
Wyndham
BoyFriend of the wind
Wynn
UnisexFriend
Wynne
GirlFriend, fair one
Wynnie
GirlFriend
Wynny
GirlJoy, friend
Wynona
GirlJoy, Friend, Fair One
Wynter
GirlFriend, lover, fair
Wystan
BoyFriend of the forest
Why choose a Christian name beginning with “W”?
Names that start with W give your child a strong, clear initial that is easy to spell, monogram and remember. In the christian tradition, the sound of a name has always mattered as much as its meaning — which is why this letter offers 186 distinct choices, from classic favorites to modern spellings.
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