William-Henry
Germanic · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name William-Henry
William derives from Germanic "Willahelm" (will + helmet), meaning "resolute protector," while Henry comes from Germanic "Heimirich" (home + ruler), meaning "estate ruler"; together the hyphenated form signifies a combination of these two meanings.
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Etymology
William derives from Germanic "Willahelm" (will + helmet), meaning "resolute protector," while Henry comes from Germanic "Heimirich" (home + ruler), meaning "estate ruler"; together the hyphenated form signifies a combination of these two meanings. The pairing is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and European nobility, with notable historical examples including Prince William-Henry (William IV of the United Kingdom) and numerous royal and aristocratic lineages across Britain and Germany.
William-Henry currently ranks #4,749 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2018.
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