Do you know a William? What's their NN

[Josiefuzz]

Just seeing if anyone has same nickname for William that my sister suggested. Also how popular it is as lists suggest it isn't really common now which surprised me. Thanks x

Yes, Billy as a child, Will as an adult.

Wills

Out of 7 boys at a baby group I was at 3 yrs ago, 4 were called William. I have 3 friends with a William. It's pretty popular here.

Wills,
Billiam

Will.

Quite a few, all Billy.

Will

Yes, two.
One is oldish - Bill.
The other is youngish - Will.

I know a couple of Williams, both are known as Will. I believe Prince William is also known as Will and the papers get it wrong by calling him ‘Wills’.

I know two, both nn Will.

Will, Wills and Billy. And an elderly neighbour called Willie which I’m not sure would work these days. Liam is often touted as a nickname for William, but I don’t think I’ve ever encountered it in real life. Liam seems like a full name on its own to me.

Will (to his friends and teachers - no nn at home!)

DGF was Billy, DDad is Bill and DNephew (5mos) is Will. It really suits him!

Willy

Billy
Billy
Bill
Will
Will

The one I know is 3 and called willy

NN for William here are

Bill
Billy
Wullie
Liam

Billy

Will or Billy for all the ones I know under 40.
Liam is originally a nickname for William, but now mainly used as a name on its own. Liam Gallagher's full name is William.

Will, Willem and Quillermo

Will or Willy are the most likely short forms. I don't like either really.

Will

DS is 5 months and nn Will.

DH kept trying to make Liam happen but I wasn’t having it!

Willy (he's 6) and Will (he's 8).

I find Will can be confusing eg Will will you come

Yes billy