About William
The name William is of Germanic origin and is derived from the elements "wil" meaning "desire" or "will" and "helm" meaning "helmet" or "protection." Therefore, the name William can be interpreted to mean "resolute protector" or "strong-willed guardian." It is a name that conveys strength, determination, and a sense of responsibility.
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Most individuals with the name William are male.
The popularity of the name has decreased by -7.20% over the past year.
Here's how to represent William in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell William using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.