Wilmot

The first name Wilmot is an Old English short form of William, which can be traced back to the historical German name Wilhelm. It carries the meaning 'the strong-willed protector'.

What does the name Wilmot mean?

Wilmot is an Old English short form of the name William, which derives from the original German name Wilhelm. The name means 'the strong-willed protector'. This meaning is based on the Old High German elements 'willio', meaning 'the will' or 'determination', and 'helm', which stands for 'the helmet', 'the covering', 'the protection', or 'the shelter'. Alternatives to this name include Wilhelmus, Gilen, Guilielmus, and Guilien.

Where does the name Wilmot come from?

Wilmot is a male first name with Old High German origins and means 'the strong-willed protector'.

How do you pronounce Wilmot?

Wil-mot

When is the name day of Wilmot?

The name day for Wilmot is celebrated on several days: January 1, January 10, February 10, March 28, April 6, April 11, April 20, May 28, June 24, July 3, and November 13.

Popularity

In Germany, Wilmot is a rather rare first name. So far, it has not been listed in the German first name charts. The best ranking of the name in the USA was in 1934, when it reached 2,121st place. Between 1930 and 2024, Wilmot was given as a first name in the USA approximately 180 times, placing it at 4,228th. However, in the last ten years, no child has received this name.