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Wills
wihlz
Wills (name) means an English surname meaning "son of Will," a short form of William. Example: “Wills is a fairly common surname in Britain.”
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An English surname meaning "son of Will," a short form of William.
"Wills is a fairly common surname in Britain."
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Etymology
Formed by clipping William and adding -s (a hypocoristic suffix).
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What does “Wills” mean?
The word “Wills” means an English surname meaning "son of Will," a short form of William.
How do you pronounce “Wills”?
“Wills” is pronounced wihlz (/wɪlz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Wills” in a sentence?
Here is “Wills” used in a sentence: “Wills is a fairly common surname in Britain.”
What part of speech is “Wills”?
“Wills” is a name.
Is “Wills” a common word?
“Wills” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Is Wills related to the name William?
Yes, Wills traces back to William through its short form Will, with the surname meaning "son of Will."
Is Wills a first name or a surname?
Wills is primarily used as a surname, meaning "son of Will," though like many surnames it can occasionally appear as a given name too.
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