Wills - Last Names

Name Orchard

Wills

/wɪlz/

🔥🔥🔥

Moderate

Meaning

Son of Will or son of William

Represents lineage and familial connection, emphasizing heritage and personal identity through paternal descent.

Symbolism

Embodies strength, continuity, and legacy; symbolizes the passing down of values and identity across generations.

Etymology: Derived from the Middle English personal name 'Will', a short form of William, which comes from the Old German elements 'wil' (will, desire) and 'helm' (helmet, protection), meaning 'resolute protector'. The suffix '-s' indicates 'son of', making Wills a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Will'.

Style & Origin

english

Cultural Background

Of English origin, Wills is a patronymic surname derived from the given name William. It is commonly

nameorchard.com

Explore More Last Names

Discover hundreds of beautiful names in this category