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Where did the name Willa come from? I ask because the main character of Barbara Kingsolver's forthcoming novel is also named Willa. I had never come across the name before and now twice at one time. Weird. Just saying...
Karen Children's author, Beverly Cleary, had a character named Willa Jean. She was one of Ramona Quimby's neighbors. After school, Ramona had to go their to…moreChildren's author, Beverly Cleary, had a character named Willa Jean. She was one of Ramona Quimby's neighbors. After school, Ramona had to go their to be babysat by Willa Jean and Howie's grandmother.(less)
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