Liam

William has been a masculine classic for centuries. Today, parents are finding new ways to honor relatives with such names. These include using the last four letters of William alone.

As implied above, Liam originated as a nickname for Uilliam, the Irish form of William. The full name means "resolute protection." Any parent would want such an encouraging meaning when selecting their child's name. 

Liam was first used for five boys in 1947. It took seven years for Liam to enter consistent use. It entered  the top 1000 in 1967 but left shortly afterward. Since entering again in 1974, Liam has been rising in use. It went on to hit the top 100 in 2006 and the top 10 in 2012. Liam has been the most popular boys' name in the United States since 2017. 

The name is used in all other English-speaking nations although it is declining. Liam is also a true international name with usage in several South and Central American and European languages. These include the name's origin language of Irish. It ranks in the Irish top 10. 

After entering the top 100 in 2006, it took Liam just six years to make the top 10 and five more years to become the most popular name. This implies that Liam could date itself to this era. However, there are already famous men of accomplishment by the name. These include Irish actor Liam Neeson and former One Direction singer Liam Payne. This being said, Liam could become a modern classic. 

Liam has appealed to parents seeking to honor relatives named William as well as those of Irish heritage. The name's rare "m" ending and brief but complete style has expanded its usage all other backgrounds. 

NAME STYLES:


SISTERS:

Chloe, Isla, Piper, Maisie, Tessa, Ava, Eden, Riley

BROTHERS:

Declan, Mason, Axel, Finn, Connor, Silas, Luca, Owen

ALTERNATIVES:

Bram, Callum, Cian, Eamon, Lyle, Niall, Noam, Seamus

FURTHER RESOURCES:

"Liam." Names, Behind the Name, 9 Jun. 2023, https://www.behindthename.com/name/liam. 

Waterhouse, Emma. "Liam." Names, Nameberry, 5 Aug. 2023, https://nameberry.com/babyname/liam/boy. 

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