Entity: WILLIAM
William is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, meaning 'will' and 'helmet'. It became popular in England after the Norman conquest in 1066 and has remained so throughout history. Prince William, Duke of Cornwall and Cambridge, born in 1982, is the heir apparent to the throne of the United Kingdom.
WILLIAM
Etymology
William is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, derived from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet'. It became popular in England after the Norman conquest in 1066.
Definition
William is a popular masculine given name of Germanic origin, meaning 'will' and 'helmet'.
Historical Context
The name William became popular in England after the Norman conquest in 1066 and has remained a common name throughout history. It is sometimes abbreviated as 'Wm.'.
Cultural Significance
Prince William, Duke of Cornwall and Cambridge, born in 1982, is the heir apparent to the throne of the United Kingdom. The name William has been associated with various historical figures and continues to be a widely used name.
Related Concepts
In Latin-based Romance languages, the name William is derived from the Norman French 'Guillaume' and the Germanic 'Wilhelm'.
See Also
A popular masculine given name of Germanic origin, meaning 'will' and 'helmet'.