Spanish names beginning with ‘W’ are quite rare, but if you are looking for a unique name that still matches your (or your partner’s) heritage or culture this is a great place to start.
Interestingly, Almost all of the names on this list are shared by or originate from other cultures or languages but have been adopted (and occasionally adapted) by Hispanics to suit their needs. Some examples of this include William and Wilfred (adapted to Wilfredo), which both have Germanic roots originally. Waldo, Wilson, and Wayne all have English origins.
This is most likely because the letter ‘W’ is not used in Spanish words. It only exists in adopted words, and therefore makes sense that all names beginning with ‘W’ are also adopted from other languages and cultures.
The “common” Spanish names beginning with ‘W’ share similar sounds found in Spanish names and so fit into the language quite well. Spanish names often end on a vowel or soft consonant like ‘N’ or ‘L’, and therefore a name like Wilfred needs to be adapted to Wilfredo to follow these conventions.
If you don’t find a name you like on this list, you could follow the same rules to adapt your choice of name in the same way and find a modern solution at the same time.
Waldemar
Meaning: Renowned ruler
Origin: Old German
Waldo
Meaning: Rule
Origin: Old German
Walter
Meaning: Army ruler
Origin: Old German
Warren
Meaning: Watchman; park warden
Origin: Old English
Wayne
Meaning: Wagon builder or driver
Origin: Old English
Wenceslao
Meaning: Latinized version of the Slavic names Vyacheslav
Origin: Latin
Werner
Meaning: Army defender
Origin: Old German
Wesley
Meaning: Western meadow
Origin: Old English
Wiler
Meaning: One who Makes Wheels
Origin: Old German
Wilfredo
Meaning: Desiring peace
Origin: Old English
Wilhelm
Meaning: Determined protector
Origin: Old German
Will
Meaning: Strong Mind; Protection; Purposeful Peace; Will-helmet; Will; Desire; Bright; Famous
Origin: Old English
William
Meaning: Determined protector
Origin: Old German
Wilmer
Meaning: Strong desire
Origin: Old German
Wilson
Meaning: Son of William
Origin: Old English
Winston
Meaning: Joyful stone
Origin: Old English
Wolf
Meaning: Wolf
Origin: Old German
