Standard spelling
威利
Wēi lì
The standard Chinese spelling of Willie.
- 威
- dignity, might
- 利
- benefit; a common name sound
The version used for Willie in Chinese books, films and news.
Willie in Chinese
In Chinese, Willie is written 威利 (Wēi lì), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 伟立 (Wěi lì): a Chinese-style name meaning great and steadfast.
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威利
Wēi lì
Willie
Choose by sound or by meaning.
There is no single official spelling of an English name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Name with meaning
伟立
Wěi lì
A Chinese-style name meaning great and steadfast.
- 伟
- great, remarkable
- 立
- to stand firm, establish
Keeps the “Wil-lie” sound of Willie, with a meaning worth wearing.
Single character
威
Wēi
A single character meaning dignity, might.
- 威
- dignity, might
A compact mark for small artwork or a seal-style stamp.
Where Willie comes from.
Willie is a pet form of William, from Germanic words meaning “will” and “helmet”.
Does your Chinese name match your birth chart?
In Chinese astrology, the moment you were born forms your birth chart, which the tradition reads for your work, your love life and the years ahead. A Chinese name is traditionally chosen to bring in the elements your chart needs.
Your free reading shows your chart in 30 seconds. The full report ($29) reads 威利 (Wēi lì) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Willie.
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威Earth利Fire
威利 carries Earth and Fire. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Earth or Fire; if it needs Wood, Metal or Water, your name is missing it.
Find out which elements your chart needs →About Willie in Chinese
What does the name Willie mean?
Willie is a pet form of William, from Germanic words meaning “will” and “helmet”.
How do you say Willie in Chinese?
Willie is written 威利 and pronounced Wēi lì. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. The version used for Willie in Chinese books, films and news.
What does 伟立 mean?
伟立 (Wěi lì) is a Chinese-style name for Willie: a Chinese-style name meaning great and steadfast. 伟 means “great, remarkable”, 立 means “to stand firm, establish”.
Which version of Willie is best for a tattoo?
威利 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 伟立 is shorter and every character carries a meaning, which many people prefer for body art. Write it in a readable style such as Kaishu, and show it to a fluent reader before your appointment.