As you research your family history on Ancestry, you may come across various nicknames that your ancestors went by. For example, "Will" is a common nickname for individuals named William or Wilhelmina, while "Wendy" is a popular nickname for Gwendolyn or Wanda. Similarly, "Walt" is a common nickname for people with names like Walter or Walton, and "Winnie" for Winifred or Winslow.
On this page, we"ll explore the "W" nicknames and their relevance to family history research with Ancestry. From "Wes" to "Wyatt," we"ll delve into the origins and meanings behind these commonly used nicknames. Join us on this journey to uncover more about your family history and the people who have made your story possible!
Female Names Starting with "W"
Wendy - Wen, Wenny, Wendi
Whitney - Whit, Whitty, Winnie
Wilhelmina - Freddie, Minnie, Winnet, Winnie
Willow - Willa, Willy, Will, Billie
Wilma - Wil, Willy
Winifred - Winnie, Winnet, Freddie
Wren - Wrenny, Ren
Male Names Starting with "W"
Wallace - Wally
Walter - Walt, Wally
Warren - Wren
Washington - Wash
Wayne - Wynn
Webster - Web
Wesley - Wes
Weston - Wes
Wilber/Wilbur - Will, variant of Gilbert
Wilfred - Will, Willie, Fred
William - Will, Willie, Bill, Billy, sometimes Bell or Bela
Wilson - Will
Winfield - Win, Winny, Field
Winston - Win
Woodrow - Wood, Woody, Drew
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