Derived from East Asian surnames meaning "yellow"; associated with the color yellow and the Yellow Emperor
Chinese, Korean
Unisex
Maker or driver of wheels (wheelwright/cart driver)
English
Boy
white, fair (fair-haired)
English
Boy
From the English word 'white' - originally a surname describing pale complexion, light hair, or white clothing.
English
Unisex
Associated with the Germanic element 'wig' - 'battle' or by extension 'battle-bright' when combined with elements like 'bert' (bright)
Dutch, Frisian
Boy
Diminutive of Wiet/Wiete; literally 'little Wiet'. The root is Germanic and may be related to elements meaning 'wood' (widu) or 'battle' (wig), depending on the original name.
Dutch
Girl
Desiring peace; 'will for peace'
Germanic
Boy
ruler in battle
Boy
Short form of William, meaning 'resolute protector'
English
Boy
From Old German wil 'will, desire' + beraht 'bright' - 'bright will' or 'resolute and bright'.
German, Germanic
Boy
Will/desire + peace - 'desiring peace' or 'resolute peace'
English, Germanic
Boy
From wil ('will, desire') + frid ('peace') - 'desires peace'
Germanic
Boy
will/desire for peace
Germanic
Boy
Diminutive of Wilfred - 'will/desire' + 'peace' (meaning: desiring or resolute in peace).
From the Chinese character 黃 meaning 'yellow' or 'golden'.
Chinese
Unisex
Varies by hanja; common meanings include 'house/universe', 'help/protect', 'friend', or 'rain'.
Korean
Unisex
Varies by hanja. Common elements: 'woo' can mean help/protect, universe/house, friend, superior, or rain; 'jin' can mean true, precious, advance, or振 (vigor). Combined senses include 'helpful and true', 'precious protector', or 'advancing truth'.
