William Moultrie

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

William Moultrie — strong protector
3.7 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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William Moultrie is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name William is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. From the Old High German Willahelm, composed of wil (will, desire) and helm (helmet, protection). Introduced to England by William the Conqueror in 1066. The surname Moultrie: Surname Arnett Moultrie (born 1990), American basketball player Gerard Moultrie (1829–1885), English public schoolmaster and Anglican hymnographer Halson Moultrie (born 1952), Bahamian politician John Moultrie (politician) (1729–1798), American politician John Moultrie (poet) (1799–1874), English clergyman, poet, and hymn writer Khalid Moultrie (born 1995), American actor Olivia Moultrie (born 2005), American soccer player William Moultrie (1730–1805), American Revolutionary War general The Moultrays of Seafield in Fife, a Scottish aristocratic family Moultrie Kelsall (1901–1980), Scottish act. William is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 3.7 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name William reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: William

Meaning: strong protector

Germanic

From the Old High German Willahelm, composed of wil (will, desire) and helm (helmet, protection). Introduced to England by William the Conqueror in 1066.

Surname: Moultrie

Scottish

Surname Arnett Moultrie (born 1990), American basketball player Gerard Moultrie (1829–1885), English public schoolmaster and Anglican hymnographer Halson Moultrie (born 1952), Bahamian politician John Moultrie (politician) (1729–1798), American politician John Moultrie (poet) (1799–1874), English clergyman, poet, and hymn writer Khalid Moultrie (born 1995), American actor Olivia Moultrie (born 2005), American soccer player William Moultrie (1730–1805), American Revolutionary War general The Moultrays of Seafield in Fife, a Scottish aristocratic family Moultrie Kelsall (1901–1980), Scottish act.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name William is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 46%
United Kingdom 24%
Germany 13%
Australia 9%
Canada 8%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name William by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name William has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Will
  • Bill
  • Willy
  • Billy
  • Guillaume
  • Wilhelm
  • Guillermo

Notable People Named William Moultrie

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for William Moultrie:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name William?
The first name William originates from Germanic. From the Old High German Willahelm, composed of wil (will, desire) and helm (helmet, protection). Introduced to England by William the Conqueror in 1066.
When was William most popular?
The name William reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Moultrie?
The surname Moultrie originates from Scottish. Surname Arnett Moultrie (born 1990), American basketball player Gerard Moultrie (1829–1885), English public schoolmaster and Anglican hymnographer Halson Moultrie (born 1952), Bahamian politician John Moultrie (politician) (1729–1798), American politician John Moultrie (poet) (1799–1874), English clergyman, poet, and hymn writer Khalid Moultrie (born 1995), American actor Olivia Moultrie (born 2005), American soccer player William Moultrie (1730–1805), American Revolutionary War general The Moultrays of Seafield in Fife, a Scottish aristocratic family Moultrie Kelsall (1901–1980), Scottish act.
What are the origins of the name William Moultrie?
The name William Moultrie combines two different traditions: the first name William has Germanic roots, while the surname Moultrie originates from Scottish.
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