Liam

Meaning of the Irish name Liam. Listen and learn how to pronounce Liam so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish boy name.

MEANING: The Irish form 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.

GENDER: Boy | Male

IRISH NAME: Liam

PRONUNCIATION:

ENGLISH: William

AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Liam and read along with the meaning)

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9 Comments

  1. Brittany

    My boyfriend name is Liam 😀

  2. Bigjon Mcshane

    I love the name liam im trying to get My fiancé to nane our unborn son liam

  3. jade

    liam from one direction………I LOVE HIM!

    • synita

      Lol don’t forget Niall.

  4. kerri Hennebury

    I named my son Liam back in 2000 and the name has popped up everywhere since. Lol! PEOPLE mispronounced it for years. Even the phone kept auto correcting it when I’d text. But I’m glad I chose this name. It’s unique and beautiful.

    • phyllisianne Tanti

      How do you pronounce it? Lee-am or Lee-im?

      • bobsled

        It’s actually le-um

  5. Sharon

    I am getting a wheaten terrier and they are Irish, so since I love the name Liam (huge Liam Neesom fan I thought I would name him Liam. Any thoughts out there. Don’t be afraid with comments..

  6. Lauren

    I love this name. It’s going to be the name of my future son