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Gwilym
"A Welsh variant of William, meaning resolute protector; Resolute guardian; Strong-willed Warrior, To one who will protect the family, n; Variant of William: Will-helmet Famous Bearers: poet and playwright William Shakespeare (1564-1616) and William..."
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- Boy
- Western numerology
- 8
- Indian numerology
- 9
- Characters
- 6
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Gwilym is a baby name with German, Christian, Teutonic, Welsh context. Parents can review its meaning, origin, numerology, sibling ideas, and similar names before adding it to a shortlist. The recorded meaning is A Welsh variant of William, meaning resolute protector; Resolute guardian; Strong-willed Warrior, To one who will protect the family, n; Variant of William....
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