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Willie

American  
[wil-ee] / ˈwɪl i /

noun

  1. a male given name, form of William.

  2. a female given name.


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Metcalf won best featured actress for her portrayal of Willie Loman’s protective wife, Linda Loman, in “Death of a Salesman.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Willie Nelson shows up on “Uncertain, TX,” another strong showcase of the regional theme.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Willie Rennie, of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, said workforce planning was needed to improve childcare.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

“I am deeply disappointed, though I cannot say I am entirely surprised,” former board member Willie May, vice president of research and economic development at Morgan State University, told Inside Higher Ed.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

She talked and talked until Willie got so excited about helping to win the war that he jumped out of bed and made Aunt Evy scurry around getting him his pants and shoes.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith

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