William
WIL-yum
Boy · German
Meaning: Resolute protector
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Luther
Boy · German · Medium name
- Meaning
- Army people, warrior people
- Pronunciation
- LOO-ther
- Origin
- German
- Popularity
- Rare in United States (2023)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
From Germanic, a form of Lothar, from 'liut' (people) and 'heri' (army).
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
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Languages in use: German
Commonly used in: United States, Germany, United Kingdom
Alternate spellings
LutherGerman
Same spelling; no common variant.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Martin Luther
1483–1546
German monk and theologian who initiated the Protestant Reformation.
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Behind the Name, German Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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