English diminutive or pet form of William, meaning 'resolute protector'.
Wilce is an English diminutive or pet form of William, meaning resolute protector. That root gives it one of the most familiar and enduring masculine meanings in the English naming tradition.
The shortened form Wilce feels compact and rare, with the clipped energy of a nickname that has taken on a life of its own. It sounds old-fashioned in a restrained way, which can make it feel both historical and unusual. Its simplicity is its strength.