NAME PROFILE
Willadean
Derived from Old English meaning 'a ford near a guild' or 'the gold ford.' This name suggests a person who acts as a valuable bridge between people, possessing both the steady reliability of a river crossing and the bright, precious nature of gold.
Key Stats
| Total births | 901 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1924 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1924 |
| Most recent | 1939 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
AL — 38%TN — 29%MO — 12%KY — 12%AR — 8%
Notable People
Gilford 'Gil' Hill (Actor and police detective, 'Beverly Hills Cop') · Gilford 'Giff' Nielsen (NFL quarterback and sports broadcaster) · Gilford 'Gil' Turner (Professional welterweight boxer) · Gilford 'Gilly' Mundy (Social justice advocate and community leader) · Gilford 'Gil' Gallagher (Film actor, 'The Last Mile')
Nicknames & Diminutives
GilGillyFordFordy
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