William

Meaning & Origins
William comes 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 in the 11th century. It was later borne by three other English kings, as well as rulers of Scotland, Sicily (of Norman origin), the Netherlands and Prussia.

Other Names
Other Names of William can Include
 * Bill
 * Billy (Gender Neutral Name)
 * Gil
 * Will
 * Willy, Willie
 * Gui
 * Guiguille, Guigui
 * Guille
 * Liam
 * Memo
 * Yam

Female forms
Willa

Willemina

Willamette

Wilma

Wilhelmina.

Other Languages
Scottish Gaelic: Uilleam 

German: Wilhelm

Irish: Liam

Japenese: ウィリアム (Wiriamu)

Korean: 윌리암 (William)

Chinese: 威廉 (Wēilían) for persons whose original name is in English, German, Dutch, or Afrikaans; for other languages there are other versions.