International Baby Names
International Variations of William
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Classic William has been well used throughout the years.
There are many handsome forms of William used internationally, such as French Guillermo, German Wilhelm, Hungarian Vilmo, and Welsh Gwylym.
Here is our full list of international variations of William.
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Liam
Irish short form of William
"resolute protection"
Liam is the top boys' name in the US, holding the Number One spot for the past eight years and also ranking as one of the most popular boys' names around the western world. Liam originated as a short…
Guillermo
Spanish variation of William
As with Guillaume (see above), Liam, Willem, and Wilhelm, everyday Williams in their own countries, Guillermo is a captivating possibility here. Giermo, Gigermo, Gijermo, Gillermo, Gillirmo, Giyermo,…
Vila
Vila is a masculine name with diverse origins across multiple cultures. In Slavic mythology, Vila refers to fairy-like creatures or nymphs that inhabit the wilderness. The name may also derive from…
Uilleam
Scottish variation of William
Most Americans would take the easy way out and spell it Willem, as in artist de Kooning and actor Dafoe.
Vilko
Vilko is a masculine name with Slavic origins, particularly common in Croatian, Slovenian, and other South Slavic languages. The name derives from Slavic elements meaning 'wolf' or 'wolf-like,'…
Willem
Dutch variation of William
"resolute protector"
Common in Holland, the appealing Willem (as in de Kooning and Dafoe) makes William fresh and distinctive.
Wilhelm
German variation of William
"resolute protection"
This dignified German form of William belonged to two German Emperors and Kings of Prussia, as well as a host of other important historical figures. These include composer (Wilhelm) Richard Wagner,…
Willem
Dutch variation of William
"resolute protector"
Common in Holland, the appealing Willem (as in de Kooning and Dafoe) makes William fresh and distinctive.
Vilek
Vilek is a rare masculine name with possible Slavic or Eastern European origins. In Czech and Slovak languages, names with the suffix '-ek' often indicate a diminutive or affectionate form,…
Giermo
Giermo is a masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Guillermo, the Spanish form of William, which means "resolute protector" or "determined guardian." The variation gives the…