Why William Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “William” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

is for warm hearted, it’s you!

is for interest, you show in others.

is for little, the little things you do.

is for intense, your zest of living.

is for amenable, for your easy going nature.

is for mystery, the part of you that cannot be explained.

The name “William” is of German origin. It’s a name commonly given to boys.

Your name in reverse order is “Mailliw.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Iilwlma.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of William

Secret Meaning of William The true meaning of ‘William’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. William is a name that evokes logical reasoning. You are possibly intelligent, intuitive, graceful, and even a psychic. Interest in spirituality and mysticism is a strong possibility in your quest for truth. Sometimes you are not friendly and do not like to spend time with other people. You’re the type of person who appreciates luxury and elegance.

Heart Desire of William Your heart’s desire is to become a leader. You dislike taking orders and want to be in charge – the boss figure. Surprisingly, your creativity allows you to find new solutions to old problems. You can generate ideas on the fly, and want recognition for your efforts. You tend to avoid those who are needy and idle on their work.

Personality of William When people hear the name William, they perceive you as someone who is sympathetic, compassionate, and generous. People feel comfortable with and count on you for support. You don’t care about fashion and are often shabbily dressed. Others see you as a maternal or paternal figure.

Wacky William Willing, active, and versatile are some of the words that describe you. You don't care much about the reason. You are friendly and like meeting and talking to people. You actually can attract, influence, and inspire people. Try to take advantage of your creativity.

Your most likely vocation: skilled worker in any field, historian, philosopher, poet, writer, counsellor, adviser.

Lucky colors: All shades of yellow, gold, and green

Lucky gem(s): Moonstone, cat’s-eye, pearl, any white stone

Lucky day(s): Saturday and Sunday

Lucky botanicals: Elder, blackberry, hops, juniper, linseed, grapes, all types of fruit juices

You are a friend to:

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You are an enemy to:

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Coffee Love Hey William! Did you know that coffee and word games are an excellent combination to sharpen your vocabulary? Let’s give it a quick spin. Within 30 seconds, how many words can you think of from the letters in your first name? Check your answers here: Find words from WILLIAM. (Sponsored by WordFinder.Cafe)

Is The Name William Popular?

Popularity of William in the U.S. “William” is the first most popular baby boy’s name in Arkansas as reported in the 2011 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, 219 babies in Arkansas have the same name as you in 2011. A total of 17,385 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1947 with a total of 66,996 babies. That’s a lot of baby Williams.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “William” was recorded 4,194,193 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Williams to occupy the country of Croatia with an estimated population of 4,008,617.

The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to 9,562 newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1880 with a rank of #2 nationwide and was registered 9,532 times as a baby boy’s name. William became a popular boy’s name in the state of Delaware in the year 1910. It ranked #1 with 28 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1947 in the state of New York with 6,276 baby boys.

This name is a consistent top ranking boy’s name in the state of Wyoming for 114 years from 1910 to 2023 (may not be consecutive). It’s also popular in the states of Maryland, Connecticut, Ohio, Illinois, Hawaii, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, District of Columbia, Texas, Virginia, Nevada, Alabama, South Dakota, Indiana, Maine, Nebraska, Florida, Louisiana, New Mexico, Montana, Colorado, Arizona, Alaska, Oregon, New York, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Iowa, South Carolina, Washington, West Virginia, Arkansas, Michigan, Georgia, Oklahoma, Kansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, North Dakota, Missouri, North Carolina, Utah, California, Idaho, Vermont, Kentucky, New Jersey, Delaware, Minnesota for 114 years (may not be consecutive).

For the past three decades (1994 to 2023), the name “William” was recorded 525,601 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Proud of the name William Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

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