Wills.
A surname originating as a patronymic, meaning “son/daughter of Will”.
Meaning & usage
A surname originating as a patronymic, meaning “son/daughter of Will”.
A male given name transferred from the surname.
A number of places: A locality in the Shire of Boulia, western Queensland, Australia.
A number of places: A township in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States.
A number of places: A township in Guernsey County, Ohio, United States.
A number of places: An unincorporated community in the town of Hughes, Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English Will English -'s English -s English Wills From Will + -s (patronymic suffix).
A diminutive of the male given name William.
Where this word comes from
From the clipping of William + -s (hypocoristic suffix).
plural of Will
Where this word comes from
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