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Name Origin

Willard is a masculine given name of English origin, meaning 'brave ruler' or 'strong will'. It is derived from the Old English elements 'will' (meaning 'desire' or 'will') and 'heard' (meaning 'army' or 'ruler').

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Famous People

Willard Scott (1934-2021)

Television personality and weatherman

  • Longtime weatherman on NBC's Today show
  • Known for his cheerful demeanor and birthday wishes
  • Appeared in numerous commercials and television shows

Willard Gibbs (1839-1903)

Physicist and chemist

  • Pioneering work in thermodynamics and statistical mechanics
  • Developed the Gibbs free energy equation, a fundamental concept in chemistry
  • Considered one of the founders of physical chemistry

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