Liam Patel

By Liam Patel
Linguistics Researcher

Updated on September 02, 2024

Wilmette

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Origin: German

Meaning: Resolute protection; Determined protector

The name Wilmette is a diminutive form of Wilhelmina, which is an Old German name meaning “resolute protection” or “determined protector.” Wilmette is also the name of a village in Illinois, USA. Some possible nicknames for Wilmette are Wilma, Willa, or Etta.