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Guillou

Statistics: France · native version ↗
Boy Name day: January 10
Origin: Germanic. Meaning: the helmet of will, that which protects one's will.
From the Germanic Willahelm, formed from wille "will" and helm "helmet, protection", meaning "the one protected by his will".

Name day for Guillou

January 10

Why this day? Guillou is a short form of Guillaume, and shares its name day.

Guillou is celebrated in France on January 10.

The story of the name Guillou

Guillou is a short form of Guillaume. It keeps its origin (Germanic) and meaning — the helmet of will, that which protects one's will, and shares its name day, January 10.

On birth records, Guillou is rarely written as such: the Guillous are Guillaumes (222,995 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Guillaume page.

Frequently asked questions about Guillou

What does Guillou mean?

Guillou is a short form of Guillaume, which means the helmet of will, that which protects one's will.

When is Guillou's name day?

January 10, together with Guillaume: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Guillou a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Guillaume.

Guillou's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Guillou

Love potential for Guillou

Bottom 10

  1. Morgane42%
  2. Simone44%
  3. Océane48%
  4. Anaïs52%
  5. Alice52%
  6. Anne53%
  7. Jeanne56%
  8. Agnès57%
  9. Ambre57%
  10. Ophélie58%

Professional potential for Guillou

Crush potential for Guillou

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