Find out how popular the first name Wylla has been for the last 7 years (from 2016 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Wylla by gender

Based on the last 7 years of data, Wylla is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Wylla.

The history of the first name Wylla

The given name Wylla finds its origins in the Old English language, with roots dating back to the 7th century AD. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "willa," which means "willow tree." The name likely emerged from the Anglo-Saxon regions of England during the early medieval period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Wylla can be found in the Domesday Book, a great survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a landowner named Wylla from the village of Wellow in Somerset.

In the 12th century, a notable figure named Wylla de Burgo was a prominent landowner and nobleman in Lincolnshire, England. Records indicate that he was born around 1130 and lived until the early 13th century.

During the 13th century, a Benedictine nun named Wylla of Barking is mentioned in chronicles as a respected member of the Barking Abbey in Essex, England. She is believed to have lived from around 1220 to 1280.

In the 15th century, a Welsh poet named Wylla ap Rhys Goch gained recognition for his works in the Welsh language. He was born around 1410 and is known to have been active during the latter half of the 15th century.

Another notable figure bearing the name Wylla was a Scottish noblewoman named Wylla Douglas, who lived in the late 16th century. She was the daughter of Sir James Douglas of Drumlanrig and was born around 1570.

While the name Wylla has its roots in Old English and was prevalent in various parts of Britain during the medieval and early modern periods, it has become relatively uncommon in recent times. However, its historical significance and connection to the willow tree make it a unique and intriguing name with a rich heritage.

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