Wil

Wil is a Germanic given name functioning as a short form of compound names beginning with the element wil, meaning "will" or "desire," most famously Wilhelm and Wilfred. The element reflects the Old High German willo, conveying a sense of resolute purpose or intention. The name shares its root with cognates such as William, Willem, and Wilbur, all of which spread widely through medieval Europe following Norman influence. Wil is used both as an independent given name and as an informal variant spelling of Will.