Girl name · English
Willow
Willow is a girl's name of English origin, meaning "The willow tree — grace and flexibility". It carries an outdoorsy, earthy feel, and we file it here as a nature and a modern name — useful shorthand if you're building a shortlist around a particular feel rather than starting from scratch.
At a glance
- Meaning
- The willow tree — grace and flexibility
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Girl
- Style
- nature, modern
Names similar to Willow
Sharing at least one style with Willow — a starting point if you like the feel but want more options.
Sibling name pairings
Names that share Willow's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.
Questions about the name Willow
What does the name Willow mean?
Willow is of English origin and means "The willow tree — grace and flexibility".
Is Willow a popular baby name in the UK?
Naming trends shift every year, so rather than quote a number that goes stale, check the current official rankings on the Office for National Statistics' baby names release — search "Willow" at ons.gov.uk for the latest England & Wales data.
What names are similar to Willow?
Names with a similar style to Willow include Isla, Poppy, Luna, Juniper.
For current official UK popularity rankings, see the ONS baby names statistics for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our Baby Name Finder, or try our due date calculator if you're just getting started.
Reviewed July 2026.