Liam

Popular boy's name

Liam is a male given name, originally an Irish short form of William.

It has become one of the most popular boys' names in English-speaking countries since the early 2000s: Liam started kindergarten today.

etymology

Gaelic

Celtic linguistic tradition

male · nomenclature · appellation · Irish · Germanic · protector · resolute · helmet · will · desire

celebrity

Hemsworth

Thor film star

Gallagher · One Direction · Thor · Australian · British · Irish · fame

meaning

protector

One who safeguards others

determined · strong-willed · warrior · steadfast · courageous · unwavering · helmet · shield · willpower · tenacious

Irish

shamrock

Three-leafed Irish emblem

Eire · emerald · Guinness · brogue · bodhran · hurling · colcannon · Riverdance · U2 · Hibernia

names

Lucas

Male name meaning light

  • LoganScottish-origin given name
  • NoahBiblical vessel builder
  • OliverMale given name

Ethan · Mason · Aiden · James · Jack · Henry · Owen · Finn · Declan · Connor

Categories
Opposites
name type

LiamSmith

Ubiquitous English surname

surname · Johnson · family name · last name · Williams

gender association

LiamOlivia

Female given name

Emma · Sophia · Charlotte · Amelia · Mia

cultural/linguistic origin

LiamHiroshi

Mohammed · Giovanni · Raj · Kwame · Chen

Phrases
Family

William

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G