William

Type Surname (from given name)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈwɪl.jəm/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Derived from the given name William.

Related Names

RootWilliam (given name)
VariantsGilliam, Wilcox, Williams, Williamson, Willis, Wilson
Other Languages & CulturesWillems, Willemse, Willemsen, Wilms(Dutch) Guillaume, Guillot(French) Vilhjálmsson(Icelandic) Fitzwilliam, Mac Uileagóid, McElligott(Irish) Lemmi(Italian) MacWilliam, McWilliam(Scottish)

Categories

defence, desire, given names, protection
Entry updated July 2, 2017