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Gilliam (name) means an English surname, a variant of William, notably borne by filmmaker Terry Gilliam of Monty Python. Example: “Terry Gilliam directed several surreal and visually inventive films.”

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An English surname, a variant of William, notably borne by filmmaker Terry Gilliam of Monty Python.
"Terry Gilliam directed several surreal and visually inventive films."
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Etymology

From a medieval variant of the given name William.

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What does “Gilliam” mean?
The word “Gilliam” means an English surname, a variant of William, notably borne by filmmaker Terry Gilliam of Monty Python.
How do you use “Gilliam” in a sentence?
Here is “Gilliam” used in a sentence: “Terry Gilliam directed several surreal and visually inventive films.”
What part of speech is “Gilliam”?
“Gilliam” is a name.
What is the meaning of Gilliam?
"Gilliam" (name) means an English surname, a variant of William, notably borne by filmmaker Terry Gilliam of Monty Python.
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