William

Meaning & origin

The male first name William comes from English and means "the strong-willed" or "the protector". It is a variant of the German name Wilhelm and has a long history dating back to the Middle Ages. The name was particularly popular among the English nobility and was also used by famous figures such as William Shakespeare and William the Conqueror. Nowadays, William is a timeless and internationally recognized first name that is popular in many countries.

First names similar to William

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Famous people with the first name William

• William, Prince of Wales Prince of Wales
• William IV U.S. officer
• William Shatner Actor
• William the Conqueror Ghanaian-Dutch bodybuilder
• William H. Macy Actor
• William Henry Perkin Scientist
• William III of England Person
• William Daniels Actor
• William Hurt Actor

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