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Name Origin

Guillermo is a Spanish masculine given name, a variant of William. It originates from Germanic roots meaning 'resolute protector' or 'determined warrior'.

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Famous People

Guillermo del Toro Gómez (1964-)

Film director, screenwriter, producer

  • Academy Award for Best Director (The Shape of Water)
  • Known for films like Pan's Labyrinth, The Devil's Backbone, Pacific Rim

Guillermo Rigondeaux Ortiz (1980-)

Professional boxer

  • Two-time world champion in two weight classes (bantamweight and super bantamweight)
  • Olympic gold medalist (2000)