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Wilmetta (female)

Variants:Wilmette (F)
Derivative of:Wilma (F)
Masculine form:William (M)
   
Source(s): The Oxford Names Companion, OUP
Notes:

US English elaboration of Wilma a feminine form of William from Old German "helmet of resolution" or "helmet of desire".
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