WILLIAM

The Meaning Of The Name WILLIAM
Meaning:	Will Helmet, Resolute Protector
Gender:	Male
Origin:	Teutonic, German
Root:	From the Old High Germanic name Willahelm, which is composed of the elements wil, meaning “will” and helm, meaning “helmet” or “protection”.
Syllables:	2

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Zelo

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8 months ago

Nicknames: Will, Willy, Bill, Billy, Liam

Pronunciation: The name William is commonly pronounced as “Wil-yuhm”.

Historical Figures: There are numerous historical figures named William, including:

William the Conqueror – The Norman Duke who became the King of England in 1066.
William Shakespeare – The renowned English playwright and poet
William Wallace – A Scottish knight who led a resistance against English rule in the late 13th century.
William Faulkner (1897-1962) – An American author known for his novels, including “The Sound and the Fury.”
William Penn (1644-1718), founder of Pennsylvania
William Howard Taft (1857-1930) – The 27th President of the United States
William Wilberforce (1759-1833), English abolitionist

Famous People: Some famous individuals named “William” include:

William, Prince of Wales (born 1982), elder son of King Charles III and Diana, Princess of Wales
William Cooper (1943–2001), American writer, radio host, and political activist
William Zabka (born 1965), American actor portraying Johnny from Karate Kid
William Shatner (born 1931), Canadian actor

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The Meaning Of The Name WILLIAM