In this video, you'll learn the meaning of Liam, the origin of Liam as a baby name as well as common nicknames for Liam.

Liam is a short form of the Irish name Uilliam or the old Germanic name William. The original name was a merging of two Old German elements: willa[1] ("will" or "resolution"); and helma ("helmet"). The juxtaposition of these elements effectively means "helmet of will" or "guardian". [2]

Dec 17, 2024 · Liam is an Irish name meaning "strong-willed warrior" and "protector." It's a shortened version of the Irish name Uilliam (which came from the Frankish name Willahelm) meaning "helmet...

Dec 1, 2024 · Irish short form of William. It became popular in the United Kingdom in the 1980s, and elsewhere in Europe and the Americas after that. It was the top ranked name for boys in the United States beginning in 2017.

Jul 9, 2024 · Liam is a shortened version of the popular Germanic name William, which dates all the way back to the Norman conquest of England in 1066. The meaning of Liam is "helmet of will" or "guardian". It also comes from the Irish name Ulliam.

May 7, 2024 · Liam is a trending Irish name with a powerful meaning. Read on to learn more about this historically significant name.

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Jan 28, 2025 · The name Liam is primarily a male name of Irish origin that means Desired Helmet/Protector. The name Liam is a shortened form of the name Uilliam, which is the Irish equivalent of the name William. The name William has Germanic roots combines the meanings of "will" such as desire and "helmet."

Liam, a cleverly inspired Irish nickname, is now a name that thousands of children on playgrounds and classrooms answer to today. Almost 20,000 Liams were born in the U.S. in 2020, according to the Social Security Administration.

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