Primarily MaleThe name Liam is a shortened form of the name Uilliam, which is the Irish equivalent of the name William. The name William has Germanic roots combines the meanings of "will" such as desire and "helmet."
Liam has become a very popular name in many English-speaking countries, particularly in Ireland, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Its popularity is due in part to its Irish heritage, as well as its simple and straightforward spelling and pronunciation.
Five famous people with the name Liam include:
Liam Neeson - an Irish actor known for his roles in films such as "Schindler's List," "Taken," and "Love Actually."
Liam Hemsworth - an Australian actor known for his roles in the "Hunger Games" film series and "Independence Day: Resurgence."
Liam Payne - an English singer-songwriter and former member of the boy band One Direction.
Liam Gallagher - an English musician and former member of the rock band Oasis.
Liam Miller - a late Irish professional footballer who played for clubs such as Celtic, Manchester United, and Sunderland.
Five fictional characters named Liam include:
Liam Donovan - a character from the TV show "Hollyoaks."
Liam Court - a character from the TV show "90210."
Liam O'Connor - a character from the TV show "Quantico."
Liam Kincaid - a character from the TV show "Earth: Final Conflict."
Liam Dempsey - a character from the novel "The Testaments" by Margaret Atwood.