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The name is said to have been borne by various families of the surname Kennedy. [34] Uilleachan Willie [67] A diminutive of Uilleam; likewise, En Willie is a diminutive of En William. [68] Uilleam: William [2] SG equivalent of En William. [34] Uisdean, [1] [56] Ùisdean [2] Eugene, [56] Hugh
Related names Wilhelm , Wilma , Elma , Helmi , Minna , Velma , Vilma , Willa Wilhelmina (also: Wilhelmena , Wilhelmine , Wilhemina ) is a feminine given name, the Dutch , German and Yiddish form of Wilhelm or William , which is derived from the Germanic wil , meaning "will, desire" and helm , meaning " helmet , protection".
Some names are recent creations, such as the now-common female names Saoirse "freedom" and Aisling "vision, dream". Some English-language names are anglicisations of Irish names, e.g. Kathleen from Caitlín and Shaun from Seán. Some Irish-language names derive from English names, e.g. Éamonn from Edmund.
Emma and Olivia are still at the top of the list for most popular baby girl names in the US
The English "William" is taken from the Anglo-Norman language and was transmitted to England after the Norman conquest in the 11th century, and soon became the most popular name in England [citation needed], along with other Norman names such as Robert (the English cognate was Hrēodbeorht, which by regular sound changes would have developed into something along the lines of "Reedbart" [6] [7 ...
The most popular given names by state in the United States vary. This is a list of the top 10 names in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia for the years 1997 through 2023. This information is taken from the "Popular Baby Names" database maintained by the United States Social Security Administration. [1]
This category is for feminine given names from England (natively, or by historical modification of Biblical, etc., names). See also Category:English-language feminine given names , for all those commonly used in the modern English language , regardless of origin.
While the sex of Kate Middleton and Prince William's baby remains unknown, two names have emerged as a favorite. Royal baby: Two names emerge as favorites for Duchess Kate and Prince William's new ...