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Willa (female)

Pet Name for:Wilhelmina (F) Williamina (F)
Masculine form:William (M)
   
Source(s): The Oxford Names Companion, OUP
"Scottish Forenames" - Donald Whyte, FGH, FSG
Notes:

English feminine form of William from Old German "helmet of resolution" or "helmet of desire".

Willa is widely used as a pet name for various feminine forms of William [q.v.].