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William is a popular given name of old Germanic origin. It became very popular in the English language after the Norman conquest of England in 1066 and remained so throughout the Middle Ages and into the modern era. It is sometimes abbreviated Wm. The name’s shortened familiar version in English is Bill Billy Will or Willie. A common Irish form is Liam. Female forms are Willa Willemina Wilma and Wilhelmina.
