William

Pronunciation: [ w-IHLY-uhm ]

Girl Name #13,673 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

William is a girl name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced w-IHLY-uhm.

Parents who love the name William often also consider Willie, Winifred, Winnie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #13,673
Total SSA Count: 9

Alternative Spellings

Willow #41 Willa #423 Willamina #3886

Nicknames

Wil Wiy Wilie Willie

Also a Boy Name

William is also used as a boy name, ranked #10.

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Similar Names

Willie Winifred Winnie Wilhelmina Willa Wilda Winnifred Wilhelmine

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Frequently Asked Questions About William

Is William a boy or girl name?

William is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #13673. As a boy name, it is ranked #10. William is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce William?

William is pronounced w-IHLY-uhm.

How popular is the name William?

William is currently ranked #13673 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for William?

Common nicknames for William include Wil, Wiy, Wilie, and Willie.

Is William a common or rare name?

William is an uncommon name, ranked #13673 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name William

William is a girl name .

Is William a boy or girl name? William is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #13,673 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #10. William is more commonly used as a boy name.

William is currently ranked #13,673 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for William include Wil, Wiy, Wilie, and Willie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of William include Willow, Willa, Willamina . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.