Willis

Type Surname (from given name)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. WIL-is
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Meaning & History

Derived from the given name William. A famous bearer of this surname is actor Bruce Willis (1955-).

Related Names

VariantsGilliam, Wilcox, Wilkerson, Wilkins, Wilkinson, William, Williams, Williamson, Wilson
Other Languages & CulturesWillems, Willemse, Willemsen, Wilms(Dutch) Guillaume, Guillot(French) Vilhjálmsson(Icelandic) Fitzwilliam, Mac Uileagóid, McElligott(Irish) Lemmi(Italian) MacWilliam, McWilliam(Scottish)
Given Name DescendantWillis(English)

Categories

defence, desire, given names, protection
Entry updated July 27, 2015