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Willard

WIL-lard2 syllables
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Old English name meaning 'resolute protector'. (English)

What does Willard mean?

English: Old English name meaning 'resolute protector'.. Willard is derived from Old English, meaning 'resolute protector' or 'brave'.

Is Willard a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Willard in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Willard in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Willard suit?

Human name

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Overnight Guests Will Whisper About Willard

As Willard joins our nap time, I can’t wait to see him keep us all safe from bad dreams. Who knew a resolute protector could snore so sweetly?

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