Willy

Willy is a Germanic-origin nickname, a diminutive of William, from the Old High German Willahelm composed of willa (will, desire) and helm (helmet, protection), meaning 'resolute protector.' Willy strips the formality away entirely, leaving just warmth and good humor.

Willy is a name that makes people smile before they even meet the animal. It has an irresistible friendliness and a slightly mischievous energy that suits dogs who are always into something they should not be. The Germanic heritage means it technically means 'resolute protector,' which is a wonderfully heroic background for a name this unassuming. Willy works perfectly for the joyful, tail-wagging, life-is-great personality type — the dog who greets every person with the same unbridled enthusiasm.