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Name William

38 replies

Joey197 · 18/05/2026 21:19

Is William nice? Cute diminutives?

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Loures · 24/05/2026 23:13

It’s dull to me. I don’t particularly like any of it’s diminutives (Will, Willy, Bill, Billy, Liam, etc.) either. I also knew two awful adult ones, so that may be influencing my view.

Amiacoolorwarmcolour · 25/05/2026 06:31

Too bland for me.
I really dislike the nicknames Billy and Willy too. I wouldn’t lumber a child with that.

Daffodilsinthespring · 25/05/2026 08:49

Lovely and I love Will

JJB3 · 25/05/2026 09:49

Willy, Bill, and Billy (which I think he will inevitably be called at some point) are horrendously ugly to me. I’m not sure how those ever became popular.

Bellybellas · 25/05/2026 16:30

Silly Billy Willy are all awful nicknames.

Will isn’t great either as it’s such a common word. Will Will come?

Seagullsandsausagerolls · 25/05/2026 16:39

I live in Northern Ireland so a no from me.

Another very petty reason a William broke off the belt on my Super Ted teddy back in 1995 when I was getting my tonsils out. Everytime I hear William I think about him.

Vroomfondleswaistcoat · 25/05/2026 16:42

I have a William. He's always been Wills to the entire family (unless I am cross). It's a good serviceable name.

PotteringAlonggotkickedoutandhadtoreregister · 25/05/2026 16:44

I have a William.

I call him William, or Will Bill.

His friends call him Will.

GladHazelPoster · 14/06/2026 12:02

I like Cornelius, Liam, Patrick, Niall and Jarlath.
Aidan too.

Skybluepinky · 14/06/2026 12:03

Classic name.

KayEmAy · 14/06/2026 23:46

Nice but boring

IdaGlossop · 14/06/2026 23:57

I have a godson called William and love the name as a result. He is in his mid 30s now and has been a delight since he was a baby - affectionate, thoughtful, good company and consistently good natured. He has never had a nickname.

Whataflippincircus · 15/06/2026 00:13

William is a really lovely name. 🩷

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