Resolute protection or willing helmet
Wilhelmina is the feminine form of Wilhelm, the German cognate of William. It combines the elements 'wil' (will or desire) and 'helm' (helmet or protection), suggesting a strong-willed protector. The name has a long history of use among European royalty, particularly in the Netherlands and Germany.
Less common today
Wilhelmina isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,512 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Queen of the Netherlands who reigned for nearly 58 years
Supermodel and founder of Wilhelmina Models
The central female protagonist and heroine · Dracula
The ambitious creative director at Mode magazine · Ugly Betty
Substitute Care of Magical Creatures professor · Harry Potter
