Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Tuesday)
Died
Nationality
Languages
English
Zodiac Sign
♓ Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*Wiljahelmaz)
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
William L. Shirer: American journalist (1904–1993).
Born (died at age 89).
The name William means william is an English name whose origin is Germanic. Derived from Willahelm, its meaning results from the union of "wil", meaning "desire" or "will", and "helm", meaning "protection".
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