William Archives – A Way with Words

A Way with Words

About
Episodes
Podcast
Radio Stations
Live Events
Contact
Your Support
Explore
- Recommended Reference Works
- Store
Mission, Vision, Values

A Way with Words

A fun radio show and podcast about language examined through family, history, and culture.

Newsletter

Newsletter

Sign up to get news, links, and the latest episodes! »

Contact

Contact

Ask your language questions: (877) 929-9673 or by email. More »

Listen

Listen

Podcast Apps • Radio Stations • All Episodes

Donate to A Way with Words. Your support makes the radio show and podcast possible.

Currently viewing the tag: "William"

How Are “William” and “Guillermo” Related?

Posted by Grant Barrett on June 12, 2021 · Add Comment

Justin in Dallas, Texas, is curious about the origin of the name William, and why the Spanish version is Guillermo. Its popularity goes back to the days of William the Conqueror. Modern languages have several versions of this name, such as German Wilhelm and Dutch Willem. For a good explanation of the phonetic changes that [...]