Male Name
Ville
ˈʋil.le
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
Eurovision 2019
love island Finland
YouTubers
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
71/100
classic100%
natural80%
refined65%
strange80%
serious65%
Meaning & Etymology
Ville is a Finnish and Swedish diminutive of Vilhelm and other names beginning with Vil. It is also a French word meaning "city" or "town", with its historical meaning in the Middle Ages being "farm" (from Gallo-Romance VILLA < Latin villa rustica) and later "village". The suffix -ville is commonly used in names of cities, towns, and villages, particularly in France, Canada, and the United States.
Etymology
Original Form:
Vilhelm
Evolution:
From Vilhelm to Ville, and from Latin villa rustica to French ville
Source:
Historical linguistic evolution and usage in French, Finnish, and Swedish contexts.