This list includes 20 Strong girl names that start with W, from “Walburga” to “Wynne”. Many names here come from Germanic, Welsh, and Arabic roots and often mean warrior, leader, or resilience.
Strong girl names that start with W are given names that suggest strength, leadership, or endurance across cultures. Walburga, for example, recalls a medieval abbess and lends a historic, steadfast tone.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, Origin, Meaning, and Notes.
Name: The name as commonly used, so you can quickly scan spelling, popularity, and familiar forms.
Pronunciation: A phonetic guide helps you say each name correctly and get a sense of its spoken character.
Origin: The language or culture of origin gives context and helps you judge cultural fit and heritage.
Meaning: A concise definition highlights strength-related senses so you can compare symbolic qualities quickly.
Notes: Brief variants, famous bearers, or usage tips that help you understand modern or historical associations.
Strong girl names that start with W
Name
Origin
Pronunciation
Meaning
Wilhelmina
German
will-hel-MEE-nah
resolute protector
Wilhelmine
German
will-hel-MEEN
resolute protector
Wilma
German
WIL-mah
resolute protector
Willa
English
WIL-ah
resolute protector/determined
Wanda
Polish
WAN-dah
wanderer; legendary heroine association
Walburga
German
wal-BUR-gah
rule + fortress; protector
Walda
German
WAL-dah
ruler
Waltraud
German
WAL-troud
rule + strength
Waltrudis
German
wal-TRUE-dis
rule + strength
Wulfhild
Old Norse
WULF-hild
wolf + battle; warrior woman
Wulfhilda
Germanic
WULF-HIL-dah
wolf + battle; warrior
Wulfrun
Old English
WULF-roon
wolf + secret/power; strong imagery
Wulfthryth
Old English
WULF-thrit
wolf + strength
Wulfgifu
Old English
WULF-gif-oo
wolf + gift
Wulfwyn
Old English
WULF-win
wolf + friend
Wiebke
Frisian/German
WEEB-kuh
battle; war-rooted
Willow
English
WIL-oh
willow tree; resilience symbol
Wren
English
REN
small bird; symbol of boldness
Wylda
English
WIL-dah
wild, fierce; untamed strength
Wynne
Welsh
WIN
fair/blessed; resilient association
Descriptions
Wilhelmina
Feminine of Wilhelm (“will” + “helmet”), long-used in Europe; variants Wilhelmine, Mina. Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands is a notable bearer.
Wilhelmine
Variant of Wilhelmina, common in German-speaking areas; carries the same “resolute protector” sense and royal associations.
Wilma
Short form of Wilhelmina/Wilhelmine; familiar and vintage-modern, borne by athletes and activists, connotes firm will and protection.
Willa
Originally a short form of Wilhelmina or independently from Old German “will”; literary use (Willa Cather) gives an independent strong vibe.
Wanda
Slavic name meaning “wanderer”; culturally tied to the legendary Polish Princess Wanda, famed for resisting invaders—a symbol of bravery and leadership.
Walburga
Old High German components wald/vald (rule) + burg (fortress). Saint Walburga is a medieval protector figure; name suggests guardianship and strength.
Walda
From Germanic “wald” (to rule). Short, forceful name historically used in Germanic areas; evokes leadership and authority.
Waltraud
Germanic compound (wald/walt “rule” + traut/trud “strength”); a traditional name conveying mighty leadership and inner power.
Waltrudis
Variant of Waltraud (also Waltrude); medieval and saintly usage emphasizes governance and protective strength.
Wulfhild
Old Norse/Germanic name combining “wulf” (wolf) and “hild” (battle). Evokes warrior imagery; used by medieval noblewomen.
Wulfhilda
Anglicized/Latinized form of Wulfhild; strong, martial connotations and historical usage in northern Europe.
Wulfrun
Anglo-Saxon name (Wulfrūn), famed bearer Lady Wulfrun (founder of Wolverhampton). Wolf element signals ferocity and protection.
Wulfthryth
Medieval Anglo-Saxon name (Wulfþryð) meaning “wolf-strength”; borne by abbesses and noblewomen, combining ferocity and power.
Wulfgifu
Old English compound “wulf” (wolf) + “gifu” (gift). Historical female name implying powerful, gifted nature with wolf imagery.
Wulfwyn
Anglo-Saxon feminine name meaning “wolf-friend”; evokes protective alliance with a fierce animal symbol—strength and loyalty.
Wiebke
Frisian/German diminutive tied to Germanic “wig” (battle/war). Common in northern Germany; compact, martial-rooted feminine name.
Willow
Botanical name whose cultural symbolism—flexible, enduring tree—makes it a modern choice tied to resilience and quiet strength.
Wren
Short nature name (wren bird). In folklore the tiny wren is often seen as brave or resourceful; modern parents use it for spirited girls.
Wylda
Modern/medieval-inspired form rooted in “wild.” Used as a poetic name evoking fierce independence and untamed strength.
Wynne
Welsh origin meaning “fair” or “blessed”; culturally used for determined women and sometimes associated with resilience and perseverance.
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