What Does the Name William Mean

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William Name Meaning

EnglishFrom the Germanic name Willahelm, which was composed of the elements wil "will, desire" and helm "helmet, protection". Saint William of Gellone was an 8th-century cousin of Charlemagne who became a monk. The...

Origin: EnglishGender: Boy
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1 Wigand
2 Waramunt
3 Walther
4 Willahelm
5 Wigstan
6 Wolfram
7 Wasswa
8 Wesley
9 Wayna
10 Warner
11 Winoc
12 Walker
13 Wemba
14 Widald
15 Wilfried
16 Wilkin
17 Wacław
18 Willifrid
19 Willem
20 Walton
21 Walenty
22 Winthrop
23 Wayan
24 Willow
25 Wilton
26 Wilmer
27 Winifrid
28 Wilda
29 Waldomar
30 Woodie
31 Wenzel
32 Winslow
33 Walter
34 Warwick
35 Wulfnoð
36 Wandalin
37 Wilheard
38 Wasyl
39 Webster
40 Wieland
41 Werther
42 Wiley
43 Whitaker
44 Waqar
45 Wahyu
46 Wendelin
47 Wilford
48 Willard
49 Willamar
50 Wahid
51 Wilf
52 Wiktor
53 Wigbrand
54 Waldo
55 Winfried
56 Wielisław
57 Wilfredo
58 Warren
59 Wetzel
60 Wigheard
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