Willett

W4I1L1L1E1T1T1

proper noun

A surname originating as a patronymic.

Less commonScrabble 10

Meanings

proper noun

alternative Willet · alternative Willette

  1. A surname originating as a patronymic.

    Synonyms: Gillet, Gillett, Gillette

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounA surname originating as a patronymic.

Origin

From Will + -et. From a medieval diminutive form of the given name Will, from William.

Full word history & related roots →

Translations

French Guillot
  • Guillotequivalent surnames
Cite this entry
APA

Willett. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Willett

MLA

“Willett.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Willett. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Willett,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Willett.

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