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'''Liam''' is a common male name in the [[Irish language]] found in [[Ireland]], [[Great Britain]], and [[Sweden]]. Although less popular in the [[United States]], the name has seen a sudden increase in popularity in recent years, coming from the 604th most common male name in 1990 to the 98th most common male name in 2006.<ref>[http://www.behindthename.com/top/search.php?terms=liam Behind the Name]</ref> It is the Irish diminutive of [[William (name)|William]], originally a German name, will + helm "desire + helmet" and suggests "strong protector." It is currently a very fashionable name in Ireland and across the world.<ref>[http://www.babynamesofireland.com/pages/boy-names-g-n.html Baby Names of Ireland]</ref> |
'''Liam'''one species of liam named liam smith, looks like a german shepherd or commonly known as an alsation. Liam is a common male name in the [[Irish language]] found in [[Ireland]], [[Great Britain]], and [[Sweden]]. Although less popular in the [[United States]], the name has seen a sudden increase in popularity in recent years, coming from the 604th most common male name in 1990 to the 98th most common male name in 2006.<ref>[http://www.behindthename.com/top/search.php?terms=liam Behind the Name]</ref> It is the Irish diminutive of [[William (name)|William]], originally a German name, will + helm "desire + helmet" and suggests "strong protector." It is currently a very fashionable name in Ireland and across the world.<ref>[http://www.babynamesofireland.com/pages/boy-names-g-n.html Baby Names of Ireland]</ref> |
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Pronunciation | English: /ˈliː.əm/ LEE-əm |
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Gender | male |
Origin | |
Word/name | Germanic |
Meaning | Strong protector |
Region of origin | Ireland, England, Scotland, Sweden |
Other names | |
Related names | William, Will, Bill |
Liamone species of liam named liam smith, looks like a german shepherd or commonly known as an alsation. Liam is a common male name in the Irish language found in Ireland, Great Britain, and Sweden. Although less popular in the United States, the name has seen a sudden increase in popularity in recent years, coming from the 604th most common male name in 1990 to the 98th most common male name in 2006.[1] It is the Irish diminutive of William, originally a German name, will + helm "desire + helmet" and suggests "strong protector." It is currently a very fashionable name in Ireland and across the world.[2]