Willis
/ˈwɪlɪs/
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Willis, of German origin, means 'son of William' or 'son of the wilful one.' It carries connotations of determination and strength, reflecting the qualities of a resolute leader. The name has a classic, distinguished feel and remains a solid choice in English-speaking cultures.
Willis Van Devanter
Judge, US Supreme Court Justice, 1911-37
Willis Reed
Basketball, NBA Hall of Famer
Willis Lamb
Physicist, Detailed the hydrogen spectrum
Willis C. Hawley
Politician, Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act
Willis Carto
Activist, Founder of Liberty Lobby, IHR
Willis Carrier
Inventor, Created the first air conditioning
Willis Bouchey
Actor, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
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