Names That Mean William
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Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Fitzwilliam
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EnglishMeaning:
"son of William"Description:
The Christian name of the dashing Mr. Darcy in Pride and Prejudice— it was his mother's maiden name— is just one of several Fitz names, including Fitzroy, Fitzgerald, Fitzpatrick, that could be used to honor a dad named William, Roy, Gerald or Patrick.
- Gilman
Origin:
English surnameMeaning:
"William"Description:
The last name of many accomplished people throughout history, from Nobel laureates to U.S. congressmen. The name Gilman was recorded in England since before 1066, and is thought to originate in the French for William, ie Guillaume. Gilman might make an original first or middle name to honor an ancestral William.
- Ulick
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"little William"Description:
You lick. You like. We didn't think so.
- Quilliam
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"son of William"Description:
A really unusual choice that could be used to honor Grandpa Will.
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