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Guillaume

Boy · German · Long name

Meaning
Resolute protector, will, desire
Pronunciation
gee-YOHM
Origin
German

French form of William, from Germanic 'wil' (will) and 'helm' (helmet).

Popularity
Common in France (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: German, French

Commonly used in: France, Belgium, Canada

Alternate spellings

  • WilliamGerman / English

    English form.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Guillaume Apollinaire

    1880–1918

    French poet, a leading figure in 20th-century avant-garde poetry.

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gee-YEHR-moh

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WIL-yum

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maht-EEL-deh

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Meaning: Mighty in battle, of the strong warrior

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ber-NARD

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AR-chih-bald

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, German Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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