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William (will-yum)*

William is a unisex name of English origins. It has 3 syllables, and has a numerological value of 7, which implies that a person named William is 'spiritual, eccentric, and a bit of a loner'.

Meaning: 'Protector'.

Names that share the meaning 'protector' with William include: Aderes, Devona, Eddy, Edmund, Elden, Elmo, Gwilym, Ingeborg, Ramona, Sezja, Shamira, Tarak, Velma, Verena, Waite, Willa, Wilma, Wilmet, and Zareh.

Nicknames (add): 'Billy', 'Liam', 'Will'.

Names that share the nickname 'Will' with William include: Williams.

Similar sounding names to William include: Waylon, Weylin, Wilhelm, Wilhelmina, Wilhelmine, Wiliam, Willaim, Willam, Willamena, and Willem.

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  • Jan 16, 2009 - Tagged as a 'classic name'.
  • Jan 16, 2009 - Nickname added; 'Liam'.
  • Jan 16, 2009 - Nickname added; 'Billy'.
  • Jan 16, 2009 - Nickname added; 'Will'.
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Name: William
Gender: Unisex
Origin: English
First/last letter: W / M
Syllables: 3
Numerological value: 7
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