Wilhelmina 
German, "Protector, helmet"
Completely obscure until a couple of years ago, this German tongue-twister of a name got a brilliant dash of haute couture when Vanessa Williams made Ugly Betty's fashion director the most deliciously glamorous villain on TV.

Variations
Willetta, Willmine, Willmina, Williamina, Williebelle, Willybella, Willabelle, Welma, Wilmette, Willamine, Wilmina, Wylma, Minny, Wilna, Willeen, Willemina, Willene, Wimina, Willy, Minnie, Willabella, Wilhelma, Wilma, Willie, Minette, Willette, Willa
Nicknames
Willie, Minnie, Billie, Mimi, Min, Willa
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