Wilma

WIL-ma2 syllables

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Germanic name meaning 'resolute protector'. (Germanic)

What does Wilma mean?

Germanic: Germanic name meaning 'resolute protector'.. Wilma is a diminutive of Wilhelmina, derived from the Germanic elements 'wil' meaning 'will' or 'desire' and 'helm' meaning 'helmet' or 'protection'.

Is Wilma a good dog name?

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

Wilma in the Pets in the City community

Ranked #119 all-time — about 0.3 in every 1,000 dogs we care for (9 dogs). Trend: insufficient data.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres, as of 2026-08-01. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Wilma suit?

Classic

Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Meet Wilma!

As the new pup joins our toy time, I hear she’s a 'resolute protector.' I just hope she doesn’t take guarding the squeaky toys too seriously!

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