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Wilhelm (male)

Variants:Willelm (M) Willem (M) William (M)
Pet Name(s):Willi (M) Wim (M)
Feminine form:Wilhelmina (F) Wilhelmine (F)
   
Source(s): The Oxford Names Companion, OUP
"Scottish Forenames" - Donald Whyte, FGH, FSG
Notes:

German form of William from Old German "helmet of resolution" or "helmet of desire".
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