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Name Origin

Guillaume is a French masculine given name, derived from the Germanic elements 'wil' meaning 'desire' or 'resolution' and 'helm' meaning 'helmet' or 'protection'. It is the French form of the name William.

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Famous People

Guillaume Apollinaire (1880-1918)

Poet, novelist, playwright, and art critic

  • Pioneer of Surrealism
  • Influential figure in the development of modern poetry

Guillaume Du Fay (1397-1474)

Composer

  • Leading composer of the early Renaissance
  • Known for his expressive and complex polyphony

Guillaume Musso (1974-)

Novelist

  • Bestselling author in France and internationally
  • Known for his romantic novels with suspenseful plots