Baby Name: William

Used as a royal name in Great Britain for nearly one thousand years starting with William the Conqueror. Had seen a steady decline until 1982 when Prince Charles and Princess Diana named their first son William. In the U.S., William has remained among the top 10 for the past 125 years. Namesakes include four United States presidents. Actor Willem Dafoe uses the Dutch form of the name. Helmet

• Syllables: 3
• Starts With: W
• Ends With: M

• Nicknames:
  • Wim
  • Willi
  • Wilkes
  • Pim
  • Bill
  • Wills
  • Willis
  • Willie
  • Will
  • Wilkie
  • Wiley
  • Billy
• Variations:
  • Billy
  • Wiley
  • Wilkie
  • Will
  • Willie
  • Willis
  • Wills
  • Wilson
  • Bill
  • Wilkes
  • Willi
  • Willy
  • Bille
  • Billie
  • Wilkinson
  • Williamson
  • Willyam

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