Names That Mean Will

Maori form of Joseph

Vilgot may seem like an ancient Germanic name, but it's only been around since the end of the 19th century. It's most famous bearer is the late Vilgot Sjöman, a famed Swedish film director and writer.

This rare name is possibly a Romani version of William, or may derive from Old English elements meaning "wife" or "woman" and "land".

This is the name of several people in the Old Testament, including one of King David's lute players. Also spelled Yechiel or Jehiel.

Variant of Yitzhak, the Hebrew form of Isaac.

Unfortunately, everyone will just hear Jared.

One of many Hebrew Y names kept alive in Israel and in American religious communities.

Medieval French diminutive of Gui (Guy), ultimately from William.

Croatian short form of Josip, ultimately deriving from the Hebrew Joseph.

Māori form of Josephine. This was the birth name of activist and Māori elder Dame Whina (FEE-na) Cooper.