Guglielmo

Guglielmo is the Italian variant of the name Wilhelm and carries the meaning 'the resolute protector'. For more information on Wilhelm and its variations, see there.

What does the name Guglielmo mean?

Guglielmo is the Italian form of Wilhelm and means 'the resolute protector'. For detailed information on Wilhelm and its variants, see there.

Where does the name Guglielmo come from?

The name Guglielmo has its roots in Old High German and means 'the resolute protector'. The components of the word consist of willio, which means will or determination, and helm, which means helmet or protection. The name is common in the Italian language.

How do you pronounce Guglielmo?

The pronunciation of Guglielmo is complex and consists of four syllables. In German phonetics, the name is usually rendered as 'Gu-gliel-mo' [ɡuʎˈʎɛlmo], creating a dense, rhythmic sound sequence. The combination 'glie' provides a gentle and flowing connection, while the 'o' at the end harmoniously rounds off the name. This makes Guglielmo lively, sonorous, and has an Italian character.

When is the name day of Guglielmo?

The name day of Guglielmo is celebrated on several days, including January 1, January 10, February 10, March 28, May 28, June 8, June 25, June 27, June 30, and July 5.

Popularity

In Germany, Guglielmo is a rare first name. In 2018, it ranked 3,918th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2012 at rank 3,479. In the last ten years, Guglielmo has been used as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it at 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,742nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Elmo / Gu / Gughi / Guli

Similar first names

Famous people

• Guglielmo Achille Cavellini (Italian artist)
• Guglielmo Agnelli (Italian sculptor)
• Guglielmo Aretini-Sillani (Italian bishop)
• Guglielmo Barnabo (Italian actor)
• Guglielmo Botti (Italian painter)
• Guglielmo Caccia (Italian painter)
• Guglielmo Ciardi (painter from Italy)
• Guglielmo Da Brescia (doctor from Italy)
• Guglielmo Da Marsiglia (painter from Italy)
• Guglielmo Da Varignana (doctor)
• Guglielmo de Marcillat (French painter)
• Guglielmo Della Porta (stonemason from Italy)
• Guglielmo Ebreo (Italian ballet dancer)
• Guglielmo Ferrero (historian from Italy)
• Guglielmo Gabetto (footballer from Italy)
• Guglielmo Gasparrini (Italian botanist)
• Guglielmo Inglese (Italian actor)
• Guglielmo Janni (Italian painter)
• Guglielmo Marconi (Italian Nobel Prize winner, physicist, electrical engineer, and pioneer of radio technology 1874 - 1937)
• Guglielmo Micheli (painter from Italy)