Origin, Meaning, And History Of William
A classic through the ages, William has been a name that continues to be popular even today. William comes from the German word ‘Wilhelm,’ which means protector. Wilhelm is composed of ‘will’ and ‘helmet,’ where the helmet represents protection. Thus, William refers to a resolute protector or a strong-willed warrior. In this way, the name can be considered to carry the perception of solid willpower, desire, and determination.
The classic name is rooted in English culture as well. The name was first introduced to the culture with the rise of William I, the first Norman king of England. In 1066, he was known as ‘William the Conqueror.’ During his reign, he led the Norman conquest and changed British history.
The name has crossed many boundaries. For instance, after the Norman conquest, the name entered Irish regions and became Liam, from their way of pronouncing William as Ulliam. Similarly, other variations suggest Willum in Scotland, Guilermon among Spanish, and Guillaume in French culture. Other versions in English include Will, Wills, Willy, Willie, Bill, and Billy. Wilkin or Wilkins is another version of William with ‘kin’ as a suffix and is of medieval origin. The feminine forms of the name are Willa, Wilma, Willemina, and Wilhelmina.
Since it is a popular given name, one can see it in numerous places in popular culture. We have seen the admirable appearance ofWilliam ‘Will’ Byersin the popular American TV series ‘Stranger Things.’ Additionally,Dr. William Birkin是游戏的主角之一fr吗anchise ‘Resident Evil.’ Moreover, in 1922, the classic children’s storybook‘Just William’portrayed the adventures of the lead character William Brown, the young school kid. And of course, we remember the beautiful characterization ofWilliam ‘Bill’ Andersonas Riley’s father in the award-winning American animation ‘Inside Out.’
After staying in the number five position for four years, William moved to the number three position where it remained for three years in a row. Since 2001, William has featured in the top 10 names in the US.
William
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Christianity
Germanic
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Three
1 word, 7 letters, 3 vowels, 4 consonants
Medium length and moderately easy to pronounce
How To Pronounce William?
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Listen to the sound of the name William in German.
Famous People With The Name William
- WilliamPrince of Wales, known as Duke of Cambridge
- William ShakespeareEnglish playwright, popular as the greatest writer and poet of all time, and most famous pre-eminent dramatist in the world
- William WordsworthEnglish poet, known for his contribution to Romantic Age with The Prelude
- William McChord HurtAmerican actor, awarded with BAFTA Award, Academy Award as such for Best Actor
- William Kingdon CliffordBritish mathematician, popular for inventing Geometric algebra
- William NordhausAmerican economist, best known for his economic contribution and modeling climate change, won Nobel Memorial Prize of Economic science in 2018
- William JamesAmerican philosopher, best known as the first eductor of Psychology in USA
- William BlakeEnglish poet, best known as The Pioneer of Romantic era
William On The Popularity Chart
Even though the name is a classic, William’s popularity has gone down since the early 2000s. Take a look at the charts below to learn more.
Popularity Over Time
Till the early 2000s, the name was immensely popular, recording 19992 babies per million with the name in 2003. However, in 2021 the name was given to 12088 babies per million.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The name did very well in 1983 coming in at 12086 rank. It hit a low in 2007 with 20580 rank.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As William
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Boy Sibling Names For William
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name William?
The name William means ‘protector’ or ‘a strong-willed warrior.’
2. What is the origin of the name William?
William has a German origin.
3. How to pronounce the name William?
William is pronounced as wil-lee-am.
4. What are some nicknames for William?
Willy,Bill,Wills,Billy, Wil,Liam,Will,Willie, and Wim are a few popular, cute, and endearing nicknames for William. These short and endearing names infuse a sense of charm to the given name, making it even more lovable and cherished.
5. Is there a patron saint associated with the name William?
圣Gellone的威廉是一个八patron saint associated with William. Known as the second Duke of Toulouse, William of Gellone established the Abbey of Gellone in 804
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