Gwilym

Gender: Male Meaning of Gwilym: "resolute protection" Origin of Gwilym: Welsh variation of William

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Gwilym Origin and Meaning

The name Gwilym is a boy's name of Welsh origin meaning "resolute protection".

The Welsh version of William is almost unheard-of across, but it's fairly straightforward and could make a good heritage choice or alternative honor name.

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