Meaning & origin
How it developed
In English usage, Wilham as a surname developed from Wilhelm.
The story
In English use, Wilham is a variant of Wilhelm. The history of Wilhelm gives this family its wider story. Wilhelm has historical associations with royal or imperial families.
Explained through its name family
Wilham’s family of names
In English usage, Wilham as a surname developed from the German form Wilhelm. In English usage, Wilham as a surname has a related form in Wilhelm.
The ring: nicknames and forms.
Nicknames & forms 1
Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.
Similar names
If you love Wilham, these share its style, era, origin or sound, from outside its own family.
Baldrih
“bold, brave” · “ruler, king”
>99% boys
Helpric
“help, aid” · “king, ruler”
>99% boys
Chilperic
“help” · “king”
>99% boys
Gaozrich
“a Geat” · “king”
>99% boys
Udo
“one who is prosperous” · “one who is peaceful”
>99% boys
Gundry
“battle” · “king, ruler”
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Heino
“home” · “power”
82% boys · 18% girls
Muotrih
“king, ruler”
>99% boys