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Gender Masculine
Pronounced Pron. /ˈʋɪl.li.brɔrt/(Dutch)  [key·simplify]
Other Forms FormsLatinized forms: Villibrordus, Willibrordus

Meaning & History

Derived from the Old English elements willa meaning "will, desire" and brord meaning "prick, point" as well as "spearhead" and "blade, lance, javelin".

This name was most notably borne by the Anglo-Saxon saint Willibrord (c. 658-739). He is ultimately the reason behind the introduction of the name to the Low Countries.

A notable Dutch bearer of the name was the journalist and television presenter Willibrord Frequin (1941-2022).
Added 7/17/2007 by Lucille
Edited 4/21/2024 by Lucille, Mike C, LMS and more