Liam, pronounced as LEE-am, is a boy's name with its origins in the Irish Gaelic language. It is derived from the common Irish name Guilielm, which over time became Guillaume, which in term eventually became Uilliam. The English version of the latter is the popular name William. The original Gaelic word from which it comes can be translated in a variety of different ways, but essentially the all stress the idea of a positive defender or warrior. Therefore, interpretations of Liam can be 'strong willed defender', 'strong willed warrior', or something as simple as just 'defender'. Alternatively, the name can be traced back further, past its Irish origins in Gaelic, to its Frankish roots in the form of the name Willahelm which then was later developed within Ireland to Guilielm. Thus, the original meaning of the name Liam requires a translation of the name Willahelm, which is a compound name of two Old German words: 'vila' which means 'will' or 'resolution', and 'helma' which means 'helmet'. This interpretation would lead us to suggest that Liam is a development of a name meaning 'Helmet of will'. En.wikipedia.org/wiki/liam
Liam is a boy's name. Liam is pronounced LEE-am. Name Liam is of Old German origin, and its meaning is "will, desire, helmet and protection". In Hebrew, Liam name means "My People". Liam name is Irish Gaelic form of William. Famous name holder of Liam name is Actor Liam Neeson and singer Liam Gallagher. Liam is a very rare male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Don't forget to visit Liam along wit Liam name Popularity and Liam name popularity compared with similar names.
Liam pronounced LEE-am is a boy's name used in English and Irish Gaelic. It means a "Determined protector." It is actually a variant of William. Actor Liam Neeson is one of the well known personalities bearing the name.
This name is a short form of the Irish name Uilliam (William) which is now use independently as a given name. As a Hebrew name, Liam means "my people; I have a nation".
William is originally a German name, will + helm "desire + helmet" and suggests "strong protector."
Liam is a shortened version of William. William originally comes from the Germanic name Willahelm (or Wilhelm). It comes from the combining of will (or wil) "will or desire" and helm "helmet or protection." So, it means "desired protection." The name Liam is a big hit in Ireland.
Liam means Strong Wild Warrior and a whole bunch of different stuff like gaurdian and protector and apparently sexy which is a plus for me because my name is liam. :)
Liam is an Irish name that came from the English name William and means "Strong Defender" as well as "Strong Warrior", and I would know because my name is Liam.
