Willa

Feminine variation of William, German, "resolute protection"

On June 16, 1913, Willa Cather published her breakthrough novel O Pioneers!, launching her career as one of America's greatest writers. Cather’s rediscovery by a new generation of readers sparked the resurgence of her homespun name too, which has become a favorite literary baby name. It’s a vintage choice that manages to sound both serious and quirky.