International Variations of William

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,…

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,…

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.

Willem

Dutch variation of William

"resolute protector"

Common in Holland, the appealing Willem (as in de Kooning and Dafoe) makes William fresh and distinctive.

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.

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,…

Vilmo

Vilmo is a masculine name with Finnish and Hungarian roots, functioning as a variant of the more common Vilmos or Vilhelm. These names derive from the Germanic Wilhelm, composed of elements meaning…

Vilem

Vilem is a masculine name of Czech and Slovak origin, equivalent to the English William and German Wilhelm. It derives from Germanic elements 'wil' (will, desire) and 'helm' (helmet, protection),…

Welfel

Welfel is an unusual masculine name with Germanic linguistic roots. This rare surname-turned-given-name likely derives from old German occupational terms, possibly related to weaving or wool-working…

Vilhelm

German variation of William

The way Wilhelm is pronounced anyway, so a pointless spelling variation.

Guillem

Catalan form of William

An intriguing way to spin an old standard. Pronounced with a hard G: gee-yem.

Vili

Vili is a masculine name with deep roots in Norse mythology, where Vili was one of three brothers (along with Odin and Vé) who created the world. The name derives from Old Norse elements meaning…

Guilermo

Guilermo is a variant spelling of the masculine name Guillermo, which is the Spanish form of William. The name has Germanic origins meaning 'resolute protector' or 'determined guardian,' combining…

Vilous

Vilous is an extremely rare masculine name with unclear etymological origins. It may be related to Latin-derived words like 'villous' (meaning covered with fine hairs) or possibly a variant spelling…

Guillermino

Guillermino is a masculine name that represents an elaborated form of Guillermo, the Spanish equivalent of William. The name has Germanic origins, derived from elements meaning 'will' or 'desire' and…

Viljo

Finnish variation of William

Inventive nickname option, but with built-in pronunciation problems.

Guillo

Guillo is a masculine name with roots in Spanish and Latin American cultures. It likely originated as a diminutive or nickname form of Guillermo, the Spanish equivalent of William, which has Germanic…

Vilppu

Vilppu is a masculine Finnish name with historical roots in Finland's naming tradition. Derived as a Finnish variation of the name William or Wilhelm, which has Germanic origins meaning 'resolute…