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How to pronounce William (WIL-yum)

William

WIL-yum

Wilyum

Classic name. The second syllable sounds like 'yum', not 'ee-am'.

Notes

Classic name. The second syllable sounds like 'yum', not 'ee-am'.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Old German
Meaning
resolute protector

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Willo
  • Willy
Why we shorten names like this →

Popularity

Borne by four English kings; among the most popular Australian boys' names of all time.

Notable people

  • Prince William, Prince of Wales
  • William Shakespeare (English playwright)

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