Willard
[ˈwɪl.ərd]Meaning
from the Old English wil (will) + heard (brave, strong)
Background Story
Willard comes from an English surname, which was derived from the Old German given name Willihard or its Old English cognate Wilheard. The Old English elements are wil, meaning "will", and heard, meaning "brave, strong".
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