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Liam

Irish (short form of William) · M
“resolute protector (via William)”
Where it comes from
Germanic 'wil' (will) + 'helm' (protection)
Also known as
William (the full form Liam shortens), Uilliam (Irish Gaelic full form)
Fun Fact
Originally simply a nickname for William in Ireland, Liam became so widely used independently that it now ranks among the most popular boys' names in several English-speaking countries, having essentially eclipsed its parent name in everyday use.
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