Willis

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A surname of English origin meaning 'resolute protector'. (Modern)

What does Willis mean?

Modern: A surname of English origin meaning 'resolute protector'.. Willis is derived from the Old German name Wilhelm, meaning 'resolute protector'. It is used as both a surname and a first name.

Is Willis a good dog name?

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

Willis in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Willis 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 Willis suit?

Classic

Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Willis’s Dog Hotel Reputation

When Willis joined our nap time, we all agreed he must be a professional snoozer. With his dreamy vibes, we’re convinced he dreams in soft clouds and endless belly rubs!

Names similar to Willis

Aadarsh — Indian name meaning 'ideal' or 'model'.Aaran — Variant of Aaron, meaning 'high mountain' or 'exalted'.Aaric — Variant of Eric, meaning 'eternal ruler' in Old Norse.Aaron — Exalted or high mountain.Aarron — Variant of Aaron, meaning 'mountain of strength'.Aavya — Sanskrit name meaning 'first rays of light'.Abbas — Means 'lion' in Arabic; also a name of a historical figure.Abbot — A title for the head of a monastery, derived from the Latin 'abbas'.

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