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Dutch diminutive of Willem or William
"resolute protection"
Short but spirited, Pim is in the Top 200 in The Netherlands, though it is little-known elsewhere. A diminutive of Willem (or William), it possibly emerged via its rhyme with alternative, more direct…
Irish
"son of William"
A really unusual choice that could be used to honor Grandpa Will.
Rahaeim is an unusual masculine name with possible roots in Arabic or Hebrew naming traditions, though it's not commonly found in standard name dictionaries. The name may be related to 'Rahim' or…
Rahamim is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'compassion' or 'mercy.' It derives from the Hebrew word 'rachamim,' which refers to deep, tender mercy or compassion, often used in religious…
Irish variation of William
A spelling that would definitely attract a lot of attention -- and a certain amount of confusion as well.
German variation of William
The way Wilhelm is pronounced anyway, so a pointless spelling variation.
English
"home of the Wassa people"
Lincoln, Tyler, Taylor, Jackson, Jefferson, Harrison, McKinley, Grant, Kennedy, Carter -- yes. Washington -- probably not.
Willfredo is a variation of the more common Wilfredo, which itself derives from the Germanic name Wilfred, composed of elements meaning 'will' or 'desire' and 'peace.' This masculine name carries…
English place name
"William's town"
An unlikely place name today, but one that was found among enslaved people in the 1800s.
"farm near the willows; willow town"
Energetic Willoughby is a familiar last name, but, as yet, makes for a unique choice in the first spot. An unexpected way to get to popular short forms Will and Billy, Willoughby could make an…
