65 Most Acceptable Nicknames for William

William is a strong masculine and classic name with a long history dating back to the Norman era in 1066. If you have a boy named William and looking for cute Nicknames for William, then you are in the right place.

The idea you are going to get from this article will set you on the right path and help you find cool and unusual nicknames for William.

What does The Name William mean?

William is a classic name given to boys. It is of old Germanic origin meaning “able Protector.” William has been in existence since 1066, made popular after the Norman conquest of England by William (William the Conqueror).

William was among the top 3 names for a boy from 1910 to 1925, then fell to the 4th and slum further to 15^th position in the 1970s. In 2007 William began to rise and landed the 6^th most popular name for boys in 2022.

The name William has consistently grown as a Male given name in England, Europe, and America. The popularity has also been consistent over the years starting from its first appearance in 1066 based on data by Social Security Administration.

Nicknames for William

When it comes to nicknames, William has wide varieties to pick from. The following list of nicknames for William will give you the desired good idea.

1. Gui
2. Bo
3. Gil
4. Bill
5. Bille
6. Billie
7. Billy
8. Liam
9. Willem
10. Wiley
11. Willis
12. Wilkie
13. Will
14. Wilek
15. Willi
16. Willie
17. Willkie
18. Wills
19. Willy
20. Wim
21. Wilkin
22. Wilson
23. Wilbur
24. Willard
25. Willem

Funny Nicknames for William

If you are looking for a Funny pet name for your boy named William. Here are suitable nicknames for him:

26. Naughty will
27. Billy boi
28. Big Will
29. Little Willie
30. Silly Billy
31. G-will
32. WillYum
33. Willie-O
34. Willster
35. Wil Yam
36. rich Will
37. Willionaire
38. Wilmo
39. Wilt
40. Yum Yum
41. Wimp
42. Wullie
43. Yum

Variants of the Name William

William is a strong and unique boy name that has stood the test of times. Like every other name, it has different forms in many countries and languages. Here are a few variants of William for you to use if you find them worthy:

44. Uiliam – Bulgarian
45. Guillermo – Spanish
46. Guillaume – German
47. Guillermo – German
48. Uilleam – Scottish
49. Vilhelm – German
50. Vilhjalmur – Icelandic
51. Wilkes – English
52. Viljami – Finnish
53. Wilkinson – English
54. Vilem – Czech
55. Willem – German
56. Vilim – Croatian
57. Williams – German
58. Williamson – German
59. Willis – English
60. Uiliam – Bulgarian
61. Wilmer – German
62. Guilherme – Portuguese
63. Wilson – English
64. Gwilym – Welsh
65. Vilyam – Turkish

Middle Names for William

Middle names give more in-depth into your first and last names. The name you choose is solely your decision, but in doing so look for names that are nice and easy to pronounce.

1. William Adrian
2. William Archer
3. William Asher
4. William Desmond
5. William Jayden
6. William Alexander
7. William Jayden
8. William Mitchell
9. William Harrison
10. William Henry
11. William Dorian
12. William Hendrix
13. William Hugh
14. William Montgomery
15. William Felix
16. William Hudson
17. William Cedric
18. William Carter
19. William Elias
20. William Daniel
21. William Elijah
22. William Benjamin
23. William Matthew
24. William Jackson
25. William Anthony
26. William Joshua
27. William Mason
28. William Gabriel
29. William Christopher

Is Bo a Nickname for William?

Bo in English is a diminutive form of William. It is also a given name for boys than girls. Bo is derived from an Old Norse and French origin. Bo is also a Scandinavian variant for Boje and Boe.

Bo can stand as a Nickname for many names including William, Bogart, Boje, etc.

Why is Bill a Nickname for William?

Bill originated from the Irish. It is believed they can turn words with a ‘W’ sound to ‘B’. It is on record that the name came into use after Irishmen mocked King William III of England calling him “King Billy.”

Since the Late 17th century when Billy/Billy was first used on King William, it has continued to be a nickname for William even to date.

Is Liam Short for William?

Liam is the short version of Uilliam or William. Liam is gotten from the last four letters in the names. The name has both Irish and Germanic origins.

Liam can serve as a pet name (Nickname) or first name. The means Protector or helmet of will. Liam has grown in popularity, coming as the number one names for boys in 2019

What Is the Female Version of William?

William as an Old French name with Germanic origin has stood the test of time. It has endured for centuries and going strong.

That’s why parents who loved the names William want a female version. Examples of female William are Wilma, Willamette, Wilhelmina, and Willemina.

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I hope you find this article helpful. There is no limit to the number of nicknames for William you can come up with.

The idea here is only to get your brain working to find awesome Nicknames for the name William.

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