Bright desire or bright will
Derived from the Germanic elements 'wil', meaning desire or will, and 'beraht', meaning bright or famous. It was a common name in the Middle Ages but saw its peak popularity in the early 20th century before becoming quite rare today.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Creator of The Railway Series and Thomas the Tank Engine
R&B singer known for the hit Kansas City
All-Pro NFL running back for the Philadelphia Eagles
Hall of Fame baseball player and manager
