William

Meaning : Strong-willed Warrior, Derived from the two German words "wil" and "helm" which mean will or desire and protection., Will, desire; helmet, protection,

Origin : German, English,

Pronunciation : WILL yum, WIL-ee-əm, WIL-yəm  , (WIH-ly-ahm),

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William Expression, William Soul Urge, William Inner Dream

Numerology information William:

  • Name Number: 7. Meaning: Inner, Thought, Mind, Psychology, Secret, Mystic, Strange, Study, Knowledge, Loneliness, Rest

Additional information William:

  • William is a name with English origins. The meaning of the name William is strong-willed warrior William is the English version of the German Wilhelm. Common nicknames for the name William include Will and Bill. Other nicknames include Willy, Billy, and Liam; William is often abbreviated as Wm. There are several British royals that have been named William, including Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and future King of England. The first William of England was also known as William the Conqueror. There were also royal Williams in The Netherlands, Sicily, Germany, and Luxembourg. American presidents include William Jefferson Clinton, William Henry Harrison, and William Howard Taft. William Shakespeare is probably the most famous William. Will.i.am is an American Musician from the group the Black Eyed Peas. Fictional characters include Baby William from the X-files ad Will Tuner from Pirates of the Caribbean. William Brown is the name titular character of the Just William series of books. People who like the name William also like presidential names, royal names, and traditional names.
  • Likely the most successful of all Old French names of Germanic origin that were introduced to England by the Normans. The fact that it was borne by the Conqueror himself does not seem to have inhibited its favour with the 'conquered' population; in the first century after the Conquest it was the commonest male name of all, and not only among the Normans. Overtaken by John in the later Middle Ages, William has continued to keep pace in second place until the 20th century. Famous bearers include William Shakespeare (playwright), William Wallace (Scottish patriot) and Price William.
  • Shakespearean Meaning: The name William is a Shakespearean baby name. In Shakespearean the meaning of the name William is: Henry VI, 2' Sir John Stanley. 'Henry VI, Part III' Sir William Stanley. 'As You Like It' A country fellow, in love with Audrey. 'The Merry Wives of Windsor' A boy, son to Page. 'Richard III' Sir William Catesby. 'Richard III' Sir William Brandon.
  • American Meaning: The name William is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name William is: Henry VI, 2' Sir John Stanley. 'Henry VI, Part III' Sir William Stanley. 'As You Like It' A country fellow, in love with Audrey. 'The Merry Wives of Windsor' A boy, son to Page. 'Richard III' Sir William Catesby. 'Richard III' Sir William Brandon.
  • French Meaning: The name William is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name William is: Determined protector.
  • Teutonic Meaning: The name William is a Teutonic baby name. In Teutonic the meaning of the name William is: Strong helmet.
  • English Meaning: The name William is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name William is: Resolute protector; will. For a long time after the Norman conquest in A.D. 1066 many English boys were given some form of William the Conquer's name. The firstborn son of Prince Charles is named William.
  • German Meaning: The name William is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name William is: Resolute protector; will. For a long time after the Norman conquest in A.D. 1066 many English boys were given some form of William the Conquer's name. William. The firstborn son of Prince Charles is named William.
  • and flow in usage, but William has remained popular pretty much ever since it came into play. It comes from the Germanic Wilhelm, which breaks down into “will/desire” (wil) and “protection/helmet” (helm). Oddly enough, the name became wildly popular in England after the Norman invader William the Conqueror stormed in and took control in 1066. Since then, the name’s never really left common usage. It became so popular, in fact, that rumor tells of a Normandy Christmas event hosted by Henry the Young King in the twelfth century where 110 knights named William gathered for dinner and refused to allow anyone into the room with them unless they were named…you guessed it, William. In the US, it’s been in the top 20 since at least 1880, and barely dropped out of the top five until the ’60s and the top 20 in the ’80s and ’90s. It’s currently moving back up, with some thanks likely owed to Prince William of the British Royal Family. Popular nicknames include Will and Bill, but the trendy Liam is another good option.
  • From 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 name was common among the Normans, and it became extremely popular in England after William the Conqueror was recognized as the first Norman king of England. It was later borne by three other English kings, as well as rulers of Scotland, Sicily (of Norman origin), the Netherlands and Prussia. Other famous bearers include William Wallace, a 13th-century Scottish hero, and William Tell, a legendary 14th-century Swiss hero. In the literary world it was borne by dramatist William Shakespeare (1564-1616), poet William Blake (1757-1827), poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850), dramatist William Butler Yeats (1865-1939), author William Faulkner (1897-1962), and author William S. Burroughs (1914-1997).

Definition funny of William:

  • My William makes me so happy!
  • My god...he was the man of my dreams...such a William...
  • I asked him what he would name his child, and he responded, "William".
  • (girl)hey did you see where my library card went? (girl)ya william has it he said he wanted to check something out. (william)thats right im checking you both out.
  • Oh my god! There was the cutest gentleman down the beach.. What a William!
  • Girl 1: "Hey, did you get what you wanted from your man last night?" Girl 2: "Damn right I did, I got that and more. My man is a true William"
  • why are you such a william today, you keep ignoring me.

Expression information William:

  • People with this name are excellent at analyzing, understanding, and learning. They tend to be mystics, philosophers, scholars, and teachers. Because they live so much in the mind, they tend to be quiet and introspective, and are usually introverts. When presented with issues, they will see the larger picture. Their solitary thoughtfulness and analysis of people and world events may make them seem aloof, and sometimes even melancholy.

Soul information William:

  • People with this name have a deep inner desire to use their abilities in leadership, and to have personal independence. They would rather focus on large, important issues, and delegate the details.

Songs about William:

  • Ballad of William Worthy - Phil Ochs
  • William - The Others
  • William, It Was Really Nothing - The Smiths
  • The Anthem (feat. William Murphy) by Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International Ministry of Worship from the Album One Sound
  • Finale (William Tell Overture) by Hans Zimmer from the Album The Lone Ranger
  • Withholding Nothing (Medium Key) [Originally Performed by William McDowell] [Instrumental Track] by Fruition Music Inc. from the Album Withholding Nothing (Originally Performed by William McDowell) [Instrumental Performance Tracks]
  • William Tell Overture by Arthur Fiedler;Boston Pops Orchestra from the Album Classics - Greatest Hits
  • The Lone Ranger - William Tell Overture by City Of Prague Philharmonic from the Album The Magnificent Westerns
  • I Give Myself Away (High Key) [Originally Performed by William McDowell] [Instrumental Track] by Fruition Music Inc. from the Album Instrumental Gospel Tracks Vol. 13
  • I Won't Go Back (Bb) Originally Performed By William McDowell (Instrumental Track) by Fruition Music Inc from the Album Instrumental Gospel Tracks Vol. 9

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Books about William:

  • WILLIAM Makes Words!: A personalized world of words based on the letters in the name WILLIAM, with humorous poems... - Feb 28, 2014 by Paula Hollins
  • William & the Missing Masterpiece - Apr 28, 2015 by Helen Hancocks
  • William the Curious: Knight of the Water Lilies - Mar 4, 2014 by Charles Santore
  • William and the Night Train - Jan 3, 2013 by Mij Kelly
  • Corridors of the Night: A William Monk Novel - Sep 15, 2015 by Anne Perry
  • Frogs for William - Mar 29, 2011 by Meredith Sharp
  • Bard of Avon: The Story of William Shakespeare - Oct 27, 2015 by Diane Stanley and Peter Vennema
  • William: A Sequel to Merrick - Jan 11, 2015 by Claire Cray
  • William's Doll - May 1, 1985 by Charlotte Zolotow and William Pene du Bois
  • Medical Medium: Secrets Behind Chronic and Mystery Illness and How to Finally Heal - Nov 10, 2015 by Anthony William

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Movies about William:

  • The Extraordinary Tale of William Buckley2015 PG-13 CC
  • My Mother Diana: Prince William's Story of Diana's Influence2015 PG-13 CC
  • Destiny: An Unauthorized Story on Prince William2012 NR CC
  • The Boy Who Drew Cats, Told by William Hurt with Music by Mark Isham2012 NR CC
  • Captains Close-Up, The: William Shatner CC
  • Showdown at William's Creek2009 NR CC
  • William Shatner's Get a Life!2015 CC
  • William & Kate2011 CC
  • Torchlighters: The William Booth Story2014 NR CC
  • Hollywood Collection: William Holden The Golden Boy2011 NR CC

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Famous about William:

  • Prince William - heir to the British throne
  • William “Bill” Clinton - former US President
  • William Shakespeare - playwright
  • William Shatner - actor
  • William Faulkner - author

Wiki information William:

  • William the Conqueror
    Organization founder, Architect, Person, Deceased Person, Politician, Literature Subject, Noble person, Person Or Being In Fiction, Name source, Architectural structure owner

    William I, usually known as William the Conqueror and sometimes William the Bastard, was the first Norman King of England, reigning from 1066 until his death in 1087. The descendant of Viking raiders, he had been Duke of Normandy since 1035. After a...

  • William III of England
    Deceased Person, Person, Monarch, Literature Subject, Chivalric Order Member, Name source, Noble person, Military Commander

    William III was sovereign Prince of Orange from birth, Stadtholder of Holland, Zeeland, Utrecht, Gelderland, and Overijssel in the Dutch Republic from 1672, and King of England, Ireland, and Scotland from 1689 until his death. It is a coincidence...

  • William Shakespeare
    Dramatist, , Ranked item, Film story contributor, Composer, Person, Literature Subject, Deceased Person, Fictional Character Creator, Art Subject

    William Shakespeare was an English poet, playwright, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet, and the "Bard of Avon". His extant...

  • Bill Clinton
    Public speaker, Topic, Person or entity appearing in film, Name source, Award Nominee, Organization founder, Chivalric Order Member, Award Winner, Employer, Author

    William Jefferson Clinton is an American politician who served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. He previously served as Governor of Arkansas from 1979 to 1981 and 1983 to 1992, and as the state's Attorney General from...

  • William the Silent
    Literature Subject, Monarch, Noble person, Person Or Being In Fiction, Person, Deceased Person, Family member, Politician, Author, Organization founder

    William I, Prince of Orange, also widely known as William the Silent or William the Taciturn, or more commonly known as William of Orange, was the main leader of the Dutch revolt against the Spanish Habsburgs that set off the Eighty Years' War and...

  • William IV of the United Kingdom
    Name source, Deceased Person, Chivalric Order Member, Monarch, Political Appointer, Politician, Family member, Architectural structure owner, Noble person, Person Or Being In Fiction

    William IV was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and King of Hanover from 26 June 1830 until his death. The third son of George III and younger brother and successor to George IV, he was the last king and penultimate monarch of...

  • College of William & Mary
    Namesake, Organization, Educational Institution, Ranked item, College/University, Educational Institution Campus, Endowed Organization, Building complex, Location, Employer

    The College of William & Mary in Virginia is a public research university located in Williamsburg, Virginia, United States. Privately founded in 1693 by letters patent issued by King William III and Queen Mary II, it is the second-oldest institution...

  • Prince William, Duke of Cambridge
    Identity, Name source, Organization leader, Noble person, Person, Military Person, Chivalric Order Member, Topic, Person or entity appearing in film, Person Or Being In Fiction

    Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, KG KT ADC is the elder son of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Diana, Princess of Wales. He is second in line to succeed his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, after his father. William was educated at four schools in...

  • Wilhelm II
    Noble person, Chivalric Order Member, Dedicatee, Person Or Being In Fiction, Person or entity appearing in film, TV Actor, Topic, Monarch, Deceased Person, Name source

    Wilhelm II or William II was the last German Emperor and King of Prussia, ruling the German Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia from 15 June 1888 to 9 November 1918. He was the eldest grandson of the British Queen Victoria and related to many monarchs...

  • Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton
    Award-Nominated Work, Event

    The wedding of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine Middleton took place on 29 April 2011 at Westminster Abbey in London, England. The groom, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, is the eldest son of Charles, Prince of Wales and Diana,...

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