Willow
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| Gender: | female | |
| Pronunciation: | WIL-lo | |
| Meaning: | graceful | |
| Related Names: | Awilda, Welda, Wilda, Willa, Willda, Wylda |
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[edit] ORIGIN AND HISTORY
The name Willow is mainly used in English. A Willow is a type of tree, known for being graceful and flexible. Willow comes from the Old English "welig." [1]
The scientific name of for the Willow tree is Willow Salix, which comes from the Celtic word "sal" meaning near and “lis” meaning water. Willows are planted to check soil erosion on the banks of rivers and streams. [2]
[edit] POPULARITY
The name Willow first appeared on the top 1000 girls’ names in 1998. In 2006 it ranked at number 529. [3]
The popularity of the name Willow in other countries: [4]
- 298th - as a girl's name in Canada (2005)
- 182nd - as a girl's name in Australia (2002)
- 3294th - as a girl's name in Belgium (2005)
[edit] FACTS
- The Willow tree has associations with Wicca and Witchcraft, as it figures into the folklore and mythology of many ancient cultures. The Willow tree is associated with Gods and Goddesses such as Orpheus, Artemis and Mercury.[5]
- Willow bark has been used for its pain-relieving qualities. The White Willow contains a substance which is closely related to aspirin. It has been used as a remedy for colds, fevers and also to treat inflammatory conditions. [6]
- The Dutch traditionally make their clogs from Willow wood because of it's ability to absorb shock without splintering.[7]
- People born in March are known as Willow people. They are beautiful but full of melancholy.[8]
- Alyson Hannigan (American Pie) played Willow Rosenberg on the popular television show "Buffy, the Vampire Slayer."
- The Willow is known as the "Queen of the waters"; the Alder is the King. [9]
[edit] NAMESAKES
States in the USA with a town named Willow: [10]
- Willow, Alaska
- Willow, New York
- Willow, Oklahoma
Television show characters named Willow: [11]
- Willow Rosenberg (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
- Willow Wilson (Home Improvement)
Film and Literature:
- The Wind in the Willows: children’s book by Kenneth Grahame
- Willow: 1988 film starring Val Kilmer
- Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman: short story collection by Haruki Murakami
[edit] FAMOUS PERSONS
- Willow Leigh Jones (writer)
- Willow Anwar (actress)
- Willow Tipton (actress)
- Willow Sheehan (actress)
- Willow Smith (actress)
- Willow Geer (actress)
- Willow Johnson (actress)
- Willow Cox (actress)
- Willow Nash (actress)
- Willow Williamson (Composer)
- Willow Atkinson (actress)
- Willow Hale (actress)
- Willow Conway (actress)
- Willow Feverdream (Composer)
- Willow Wray (actress)
- Willow Cobenais (actress)
- Willow Gene Curry (actress)
- Willow Evans (actress)
- Willow Farenheit (actress)
- Willow Lane (actress)
- Willow Wipp (actress)
- Willow Armstrong (actress)
- Willow Baer (actress)
- Willow O'Donnell (actress)
- Willow Battista (actress)
- Chris Willow Bird (actor)
- Willow Burns (actress)
Celebrity babies named Willow: [12]
- Willow, child of Gabrielle Anwar
- Willow, child of Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith
- Willow, child of Randy Johnson
- Willow, child of Roger Daltry
- Holly Willow, child of Davinia Mccall[13]
- Willow, daughter of Governor Sarah Palin
Celebrities with the last name Willow:
[edit] NOTES
- ↑ http://www.babynames.co.uk/meaning_origin_name_Willow.htm
- ↑ http://www.controverscial.com/Willow.htm
- ↑ http://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/
- ↑ http://www.yeahbaby.com/world-name-popularity.php?name=Willow
- ↑ http://www.controverscial.com/Willow.htm
- ↑ http://www.controverscial.com/Willow.htm
- ↑ http://www.tree2mydoor.com/products/treedirectory.asp?id=21
- ↑ http://www.controverscial.com/Willow.htm
- ↑ http://www.controverscial.com/Willow.htm
- ↑ http://www.babynamefacts.com/babynames/places.php?name=Willow
- ↑ http://www.babynamefacts.com/babynames/characters.php?name=Willow
- ↑ http://www.babynamefacts.com/babynames/namesakes.php?name=Willow
- ↑ http://www.yeahbaby.com/celebrity-baby-names.php?name=Willow
Authors: JL Perry, Sarena Emily Levinson
