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Meaning:
Reported meanings for this name are
Desire,
Protector, and
Helmet; although the most common meaning for the name is
Protector.
History:
The name
Liam has Gaelic origins, meaning that it has a Celtic background rooted in the dialects of ancient Ireland.
Present Day Status:
This name was the second most popular baby boy name for 2013.
Derived From:
Liam is most widely thought to be derived from the Irish name
Uilliam.
Short For:
Liam can be a shortened version for the present day version of
Uilliam, which is
William.
Famous Liams in the News in 2014:
Liam Neeson: An actor from Northern Ireland who is best known for his roles in Schindler's List, Star Wars: Episode I, Batman Begins, and Taken. This Liam was in the news in April of 2014 for his upcoming role in the drama Third Person and his fight to keep horse-drawn carriages in New York's Central Park.
Liam Fox: A British politician and Member of Parliament for North Somerset, this Liam was in the news as of April 2014 for his comments against Edward Snowden, the man who leaked NSA secrets to the world.
Liam Payne: Born in the United Kingdom, this Liam attained world-wide fame through his auditions on The X Factor. He was eventually placed with four other singers to create the popular boy-band, One Direction. As of April 2014, he was in news-feeds for his funny facial expressions in the single "You & I'.
Liams Throughout History:
Liam Clancy: An Irish folk singer born in the 1930's, this Liam was known for being a powerful vocalist for the performing group, The Clancy Brothers, and was regarded to be one of Ireland's first pop stars.
Liam Cunningham: This Irish politician is the oldest 'notable' in history with the name Liam. Although he started out as a school-teacher, he eventually became a Teachta Dála and was involved in politics until his death in 1976.
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