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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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His last months on the network featured sessions by Willie Nelson and Lou Reed.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

When the play begins, Willie is practicing his moves for an upcoming ballroom dance contest he has entered with his girlfriend, Hilda.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

It could be months before jet fuel supplies recover, International Air Transport Association CEO Willie Walsh said last week.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

It was a Grand National to savour for Irish trainer Willie Mullins as he celebrated his third consecutive victory thanks to I Am Maximus - equalling the feat achieved by the legendary Vincent O'Brien.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

With his first check for overtime work, Willie bought himself a bass drum and a pair of cymbals.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith