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		ekster on July 22, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Lost world revealed by human, Neanderthal relics w... Willy can be short for the older style name Willemijn, much like Freddy can be short for the older style name Winnefred in the US.

antiterra on July 22, 2021 [–]

Wilhelmina and Willamina appear to have some resurgence in popularity as baby names in the US, though both are still uncommon. Willie/Willy has been an intuitive nickname for them.

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