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Willie Moderate

Willie has 2 different meanings across 1 category:

Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

Alternative spelling of willy

"The old cartoon character Willie was just an alternative spelling of Willy in some versions of the story."

"Willie is my best friend who always knows how to have fun."

Proper Noun
1

A diminutive of the male given name William

"Willie waved goodbye to his older brother, who had just left on a trip to London."

Example Sentences
"Willie is my best friend who always knows how to have fun." noun
"Willie was named after his grandfather because they both loved fishing." noun
"The little Willie in the story made a mistake that everyone noticed." noun
"My neighbor Willie always brings homemade cookies to our block party." noun
See Also
william will willies wilhelmina mae given name diminutive
Related Terms

Origin

Willie is a familiar form of the name William created by adding the diminutive suffix "-ie." This affectionate nickname has been used in English since at least the late 16th century to refer to boys named William or as an independent given name.

Rhyming Words
lie elie ollie yalie folie belie celie orlie rolie wylie nolie kylie julie allie jolie zelie ellie killie peelie mielie
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