William
Found 9 entry about "William"
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William Name meanings & History
The name William means "resolute protector." It is made up of two Germanic elements-"wil," meaning "desire," and "helm," meaning "helmet," or "protection.". William is used as a first name for baby boys across the globe.
Zodiac Sign of William: Willful Leo
Synonyms of William:
W: Wonderment,Wishful,Wild,Wonderful,Willful
I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate
L: Luscious,Lovely,Liaison,Lover,Legal,Languid,Lazy
A: Angry,Assertive,Argumentative,Aggressive,Action,Ambitious
M: Memory,Mother,Mommy,Maternal,Mushy,Memorabilia,Manipulative
William is:- a Class name
- a Classic name
- a Formal name
- a Mature name
- a Natural name
- a Refined name
- a Serious name
- a Strong name
- a Upper name
- a Wholesome name
Famous People
Famous people named William include Prince William, William Shakespeare, William Faulkner, William Wordsworth, and William Wallace.
2.) William (Male)
3.) William (Female)
4.) WILLIAM (Male)
Usage: Scottish
Meanings: From the Old Norman French Willaume, which is derived from the Old High German Willehelm, a compound name composed from the elements willeo (will, determination) and helm (protection, helmet): hence, “resolute protector.” Uilleam and Uilliam are Gaelic forms of the name in common use in Scotland. Short: Will. Pet: Willy. (WIL-YUM)
5.) WILLIAM (Male)
Usage: English
Meanings: From the Old Norman French Willaume, which is derived from the Old High German Willehelm, a compound name composed from the elements willeo (will, determination) and helm (protection, helmet): hence, “resolute protector.” William is the most popular name introduced to England by the Normans. It was borne by William the Conqueror (1027?-87), who invaded England and defeated Harald at the Battle of Hastings, and by three other kings of England. Presently, the name is borne by Prince William (b. 1982), the eldest son of Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Short: Bill, Will, Wills. Pet: Billy, Willie, Willy. (WIL-YUM)
6.) William (Male)
Usage: English
Meanings: (English) staunch protector
Other Forms: Will, Willeam, Willie, Wills, Willy, Willyum, Wilyam
7.) WILLIAM (Male)
Usage: Irish
Meanings: Introduced by the Anglo-Normans, William is from the Old Norman French Willaume, a derivative of the Old High German Willehelm, a compounding of the elements willeo (will, resolution) and helm (helmet, protection): hence, “resolute protector.” Uilliam is the common Gaelic form. Short: Liam, Will. (WIL-YAHM)
8.) WILLIAM (Male)
Usage: Welsh
Meanings: A borrowing from the English, William is from the Old Norman French Willaume, which is from the Old High German Willehelm, a compound name composed from the elements willeo (will, determination) and helm (protection, helmet): hence, “resolute protector.” See WILLIAM (English Names). Gwilym is the native Welsh form. (WILL-YUM)
9.) WILLIAM (Male)
Usage: American
Meanings: From the Old Norman French Willaume, which is from the Old High German Willehelm (resolute protector). The name is composed of the elements willeo (will, determination) and helm (helmet, protection). Short: Bill, Will. Pet: Billy, Willy. (WIL-YUM)
